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   "value": "NO<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ES TO T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>HE FINA<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>NCI<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>AL ST<span class=\"_ _1a\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _1a\"></span>TEME<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>N<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>TS<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>1  AC<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>COUNTI<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>NG POLI<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>CIES<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Gener<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al informa<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>tion Ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rk<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and Sp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cer Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up plc (the \u201cC<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>omp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>any<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u201d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>) is a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>pub<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic lim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ited<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> comp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>any dom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ici<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d incor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in Engl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d and Wales und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> the C<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>om<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ies A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t 200<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dres<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mpa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ny<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s regi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ste<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> offi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>is Watersi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de Ho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>use<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, 35 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>N<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h Whar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>f Road<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, Londo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n W2 1NW, United<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> Kingdom.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e prin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cip<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ies of the Com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pany and it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s subsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es (the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> \u201cG<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up\u201d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>) a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ture of t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re as a Clo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> &amp; Ho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd Fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d reta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ile<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ese fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are prese<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nted in ster<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>so<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> the C<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>om<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pany<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al cu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y, and are ro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to the n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eare<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> hun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d tho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d. F<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>orei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gn o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ccorda<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s set o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ut wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s note<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Basi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of preparati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l statem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts have bee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n prepa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red for the 52 <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>wee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ks<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d 1 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il 2023 (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: 52 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>we<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ek<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s end<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed 2 Apr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il 2022) <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n accord<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce with UK-a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>do<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d Inter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al Accoun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g Stan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dard<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h the re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts of t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he C<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>omp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ies A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct 20<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6 as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s repor<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er thos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e stan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>da<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rds<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rk<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cer S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h Li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d Pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ers<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hip h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ken<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">an e</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ptio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h 7 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f the Par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>shi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p (Account<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s) Reg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons 20<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8 fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m the re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt to pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pare a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>el<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, in accord<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce with the Com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s Act<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l statem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts have bee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n prepa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red on a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>go<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. In <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>do<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng the goi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cern ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the Boa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rd has cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the bu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ess ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s as <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et out on pag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es 1<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>2 t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o 27<span class=\"_ _e\"></span>, the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial pos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on of the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p, its cash flows<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, liq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y pos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on and<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> bo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rrow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g faci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s as <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et out in the Fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>anc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial Revi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ew on pag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es 35 to 4<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>1, the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al ris<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>man<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent ob<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>je<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ives an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sures to liqu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y and oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al ris<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ks as set out in note 2<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d the p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l ris<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ks a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cer<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es as s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t on p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es 58<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">to 65.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p c<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>inu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al posi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n prov<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>idi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng it with su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ffici<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent acces<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iqu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y, <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gh a comb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h and commi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eet it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s nee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds in the s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>diu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m. A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t 1 Ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 2023<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p ha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d avai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e liqu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>\u00a31,9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>42.9m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a32,072.9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m), compr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h eq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uiv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ale<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of \u00a31,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>06<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _e\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, an u<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ndr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>aw<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n comm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> syn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d bank revolvi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng cred<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y (<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u201c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>RCF<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u201d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>) of \u00a3850.0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m (<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et to mat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure in J<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e 2026), a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>awn u<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mmi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>aci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s amounting t<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>o \u00a325.0m.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> In De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cemb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r 20<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2, the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up succes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sf<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed its RCF<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>, whic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h now ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res in June 2026. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y cont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l covenan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g the ratio of earn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gs befo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re interes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t, ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, depre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n and<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>; to net i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nteres<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ciat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n on ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ght-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>of-us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s unde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r IFRS 16<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The covenan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d bian<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lly. In ado<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng the go<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the Boa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rd has ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s cash flow forec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch incor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>a lates<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t est<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ima<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te of th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ong<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rent m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ket con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d inclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>num<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sum<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ptio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, inclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng sal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es grow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h and custo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mer be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hav<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>. Wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ile tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng conti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e stro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, in formi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tloo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k on the futu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>man<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> the B<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rd con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sid<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d a var<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y of do<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es tha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ght<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce, su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch as a s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ust<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>om<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cess<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n ina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y for the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xecu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te the tran<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sfo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n pla<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r these l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atest fore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup is able to ope<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rate wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ut<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> the ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed to draw on its avail<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es and wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ut tak<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g any sup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, such a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s red<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>itu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re and othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r discret<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y spen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e forec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>flows<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>so in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate that the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up wil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l comp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l releva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt bank<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> covena<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s duri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng the fore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d, be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g at <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast 12 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ths<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m the approv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al of the finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l state<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Board has mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>seve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re, but pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>au<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le, dow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de scen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is down<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sid<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e scena<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o assum<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es that<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">The<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re wil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>be a per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>omi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c recess<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he UK in 2023/24, </span>resu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ltin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g in a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ecl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>sa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les of 2.0 \u2013 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>2.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5% and a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ine in gross<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t margi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.5 \u2013 1.0% acro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss both Fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Clot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g &amp; Ho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me bus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ine<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss uni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">A <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>el<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ay in tran<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sfo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n ben<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s result<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in incre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l sales<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span>ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ans<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>for<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ini<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng by <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>.5%<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, 15% <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> 30<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>% respe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tive<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>acros<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s the thre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d across al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>thre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> bus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ess uni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>  <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ls1c ws2\">In<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> addition,<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> Ocado Re<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>tail Lim<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ited<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>periences<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> limited cu<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>stomer </span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>man<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d, w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h no vo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lum<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e grow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n 2023/24 an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d volu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> rem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing sub<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed in 202<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>4/25 and 2025<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>/26<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Even und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er this seve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re, but pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>au<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le, dow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de sce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io, th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup wou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld contin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>have suffi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt liq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uid<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y and he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>adro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>om on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s exis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g fac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ili<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es and aga<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t the RCF <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial coven<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ant for the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> fore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d. A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ltho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ug<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h, s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch a sce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rio a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se, t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re is a ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>of miti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons that cou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld be taken to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>red<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uce the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Give<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n curre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt trad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g and exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns for the bus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ine<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> the Bo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ard consi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs that thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s downs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e scena<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rio refle<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts a pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>au<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le, bu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t remote, ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tcome for the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>In add<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, reverse st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ress test<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing has be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e mod<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>el<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">to dete</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ine th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e decl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es that the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up could abs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>b be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fore ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hau<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>to<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tal li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>. Such a scena<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o, an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">d the se</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>que<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce of event<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s whic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h c<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld lead to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t, are consi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">to be ex</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly remote.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>As a re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t, th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e B<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oard e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up to have a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate reso<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>urces to contin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue in ope<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, mee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t its liab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es as they fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e, retai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n suffici<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>avai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e cash and not bre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ach the covena<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the revolv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing cred<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y for the fore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>see<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le fut<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure, be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g a per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>at lea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st 12 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s from the app<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rova<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The B<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ard th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eref<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ore con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sid<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s it ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iate fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _341\">the G</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>do<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pt the goi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng conce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rn bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is in prepa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng its<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> financial<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> statemen<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>New a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ccou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>opt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed by th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e fol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>low<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ew s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>da<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rds an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns for the firs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>tim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e for the annu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al rep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> comm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g 3 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il 2022: <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">Ame<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts to IAS 37: <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>O<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rous Co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts \u2013 Cost of Fulfil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _d\"></span><span class=\"ff1bb ls1 ws0\"> </span></span>a Con<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>tract. <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">Ame<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts to IFRS 3: Refere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he Con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cept<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ual Fra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mew<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k.</span> <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">Ame<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts to IAS 16: Prop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>, Pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t and Equip<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _d\"></span><span class=\"ff1bb ls1 ws0\"> </span></span>\u2013 Procee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds bef<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ore Inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed Use. <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">Ann<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>provem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>I<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>FR<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S Stan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>da<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rds 20<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-2020 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>Cycl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e:<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span>Ame<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ndment<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s to IFRS 1<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> First-time Adoptio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of Internationa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l Financial<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> Reporting Standar<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ds, IFRS 9<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> Financial In<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>struments, IFR<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S 16 Lea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ses a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd I<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S 41 Agri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cult<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e adop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he sta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ards an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d interp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ret<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns lis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ove has not l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed to any ch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ges to t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s accou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ici<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es or h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> any othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r mater<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t on the fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al posi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n or per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>orm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce of th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>New acco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng sta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ard<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue but not yet effe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>and<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ard<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and inter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pret<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons that are in issu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e, but not yet<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> effe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tive<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, are liste<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d below<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ls8\">IFRS 17 In<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce Con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.</span> <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">Ame<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts to IAS 1: Clas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>si<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>L<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ies as Curre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span><span class=\"_ _341\">or N</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>C<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">Ame<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts to IAS 1 and IFRS Pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>St<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent 2: Disc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>losu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re </span>of Ac<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>counting<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> Policies. <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">Ame<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts to IAS 8: Defi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ccount<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing Es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ates<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.</span> <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">Ame<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts to IAS 12: Defe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d T<span class=\"_ _e\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x Rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated to Ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ets an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d </span>Li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s arisi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">Ame<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts to IFRS 10 and IA<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S 28: <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e or <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of </span>As<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts bet<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n an <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>I<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tor and its As<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>so<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te or <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>J<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt V<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e adop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he above st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dard<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and inter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons is not<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted to le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad to any ch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ges to t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s accou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ici<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> no<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r have <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ny other mate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t on the finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l posit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Alte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rna<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tive pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>for<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce mea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>In rep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al info<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p prese<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts alte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ative<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>asure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s (\u201cAPM<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s\u201d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>), wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ich are not defi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d or <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>sp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r the re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>irem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts of I<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>FRS<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p bel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ieves tha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t these AP<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>Ms<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, whic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>are not consi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red to be a subst<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>itu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te for<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>, or supe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or to, IFRS mea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, prov<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ide<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> stakehol<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ders wit<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>h addit<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ional helpful<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> informa<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>tion<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> on the pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce of the busi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Thes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e APMs are consi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ste<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt with how<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> the bu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ess pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>is pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ann<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d repo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hin th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al man<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt rep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the Bo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ard and E<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve Com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e. S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>om<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e mea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o use<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r the p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of setting r<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>muneration tar<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>gets<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e key <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>PMs tha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup use<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s inclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de: sa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les; li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ke<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or-l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ike sal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es grow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h; adju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ste<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng profit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>; adj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uste<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d ope<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g margin;<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t befo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re tax and ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>jus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g items; ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>jus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic ear<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gs pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re; net deb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t; net de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bt exclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>din<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g lease li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ili<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s; free ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh flow;<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> fre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e cash flow from op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns; cap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ndi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re; and retur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n on ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al emp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>loye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d. Eac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e APMs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, and oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ers use<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup, i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s set o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ut in t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>los<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y, inclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of ho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w they are ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lcul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d and how they can be recon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>led to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>a statu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> mea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sure w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>evan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Group rep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s some fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>anc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial mea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ima<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>I<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> sa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, on both a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d and const<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ant cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cy bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt curre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y basis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch is an <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>PM<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, retra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s the previo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> year re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>venu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es at t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he ave<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c exc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>han<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ates us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> in the cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rent fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al year. <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>T<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>his me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>asure is pres<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ente<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d as <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>a means<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> of eli<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>min<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng the effe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts of excha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>rate fluc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons on the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> year-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-ye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sult<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p makes cer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in adj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ust<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts to the statu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> mea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rder to d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>any of th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e APM<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up\u2019s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cy is to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de item<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s that are consid<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d sign<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ific<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d/or qua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m over th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e tota<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ife o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f the p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mme o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> are con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tent w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h item<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s that w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere tre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated as a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ust<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g in pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Group<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fini<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ust<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g items is consis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tent wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s. Adj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uste<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d result<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are consis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tent wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th how busi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s mea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly and p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rese<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to aid<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> comp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. On this basi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, the fol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>low<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ms<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> were i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ncl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ith<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>jus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ms fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r the 52-w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> 1 Apr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il 2023: <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ls8\">Net ch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>arg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>so<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ciate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e str<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ateg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ram<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span>to the review of the UK store est<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate. <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">Sig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fica<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt restr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r asso<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ciate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d costs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">ng f</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rom stra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>teg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y or <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>era<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es that are not cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>by the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of the norm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he bus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ine<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">Imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt charg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es and provi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns that are consi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span>sig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fica<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt in nature an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d/or <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>din<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g per<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">of th</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e busin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s. <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ls8\">Charg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d rever<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of prev<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>irm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span><span class=\"_ _341\">the w</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>off of ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ets an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er prop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y charg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es that are sig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fica<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt in nature an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d/or <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue. Im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>are<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uste<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d ope<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fit whe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re they rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate to store<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s not p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>revi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sly imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r do no<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s adj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ust<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tems p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y. <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ls8\">Adju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>stm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s to in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m M&amp;<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S B<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ank d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue to a p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rovis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span>reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>M<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>&amp;<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nk for the cost of provid<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g redres<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s to cus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tome<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs in resp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>pos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>si<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble mis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>el<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng of M&amp;<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S Bank<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> financial<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> products. <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">Amo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on of the ide<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d intan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s arisi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng as par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span><span class=\"_ _341\">of th</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e investm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent in Oc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o Retail Li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d. <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ls8\">Reme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>asu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of O<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>do Re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l Li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span>cont<span class=\"_ _d\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">ingent c</span><span class=\"_ _d\"></span>onsideration. <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">Dire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>at<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ibu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le gai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns and ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s result<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m </span><span class=\"_ _341\">the C</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ovi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-19 <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>pan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c. <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">Sig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fica<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt costs rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing to the acqui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>siti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on of Gis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t Limi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>1 <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">Net fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s incur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red in rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t Limi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted def<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span>and c<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ontingent c<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>onsideration.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>1 <span class=\"_ _20\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _1a\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s a resu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lt of the a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cqu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on of G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t Lim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d dur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e year, thes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ms hav<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e bee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g item<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s for th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e firs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t tim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Refe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r to note 5 f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or a su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y of t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ms<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. A sum<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y of th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mpa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ny<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s and t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s accou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ici<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> is give<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n below.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Acc<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ounting <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>convent<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l statem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts are draw<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n up <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>on the his<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ica<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l cost basis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> of accoun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g, exce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pt for cer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al ins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts (<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>inc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve inst<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts) <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d pla<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n asset<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of defin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fit pen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hich a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>asu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red at f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue at t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd of e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ach<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> rep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, as <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in the account<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s belo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Basis of<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> consolidation Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l statem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts inco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate the finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>M<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ks an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d Spe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p plc and all its sub<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sid<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de up to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d end date. Wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cess<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>, adju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>stm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al sta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>teme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ubsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ari<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>br<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e accou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ies use<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in line wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th thos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e used by the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Subsidiaries Su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ak<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gs are all enti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s (in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g spec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial pu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ose<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es) over wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ich t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he Co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>any has co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>trol i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s ach<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ieve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mpa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ny has t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ower o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ver th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>; is e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ose<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d, o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> has ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ght<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s to, <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le retur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s involveme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>;<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d has the abil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>use it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s power to affec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t its retur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ny reas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ses<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ses w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r or n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ot it co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ls a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d circu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mst<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ces in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cate th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re chan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s to on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e or mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> of thes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e three ele<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts of contro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>so<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on of a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns whe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the Comp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>any obta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ins cont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rol over the subs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>idi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d ceas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es whe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the Comp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>any loses cont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rol of the subsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y. Su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ak<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gs acqu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ired du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g the year are record<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> usi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e acq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d of a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ccoun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g and t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ult<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rom t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he da<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te of acq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e sepa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble net as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g prope<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y, <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ant and eq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uip<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d intan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, of the new<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cqu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>sub<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sid<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ki<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ngs are inco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated into the cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ida<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s on the basis of the fai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e as <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>at th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e effec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve date <span class=\"_ _341\">of contr</span><span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rcom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pany tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, bal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ces, an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d unrea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed gai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">on tr</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s bet<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>we<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up comp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ani<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es are eli<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>min<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">on </span><span class=\"_ _1\"></span>con<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>solidation.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>As<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sociates<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>An ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iate is an <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y over whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p has sign<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ific<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t infl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce and that is nei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ubsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y nor an inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rest in a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>joi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> vent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure. Si<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>can<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t influe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce is the powe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cip<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d ope<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cy de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cisi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons of the inves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tee but is not<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> cont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rol no<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r jo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>int co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l over th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ose p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ies<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e resu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ets<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d liab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>soc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iates are inco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated in thes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s usin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g the equi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y metho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d of account<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> eq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, an i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nvest<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt in a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iate is re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly in the cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ida<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted state<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l posit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion at cost and<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>jus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reaf<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s share of the profit or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> los<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d other com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>preh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sive in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>of the ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate. Wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s share o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f loss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es of a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>soc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iate e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xcee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s intere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> in th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>so<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ciate (w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ny long<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at, i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n sub<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, form par<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up\u2019s net inves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt in the ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iate), th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>scon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g its s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re of fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> los<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ses<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al lo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nly to the e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ten<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t that t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup has in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red leg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al or const<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive ob<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons or mad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> paym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts on beh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>of the ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate. Div<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds recei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ved or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> rece<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e from an asso<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ciate are reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sed as a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>red<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on in the carr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing amou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of the inv<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>stment<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>As<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>so<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ki<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s acqu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e year a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d usi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e eq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y met<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d of acco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r resu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lts a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rom t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he da<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te of acq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. On a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cqui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> inves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n an as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>so<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ciate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, any e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xcess o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f the cos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> inves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt ove<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up\u2019s sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>are of t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ifia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e asset<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and lia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ties of the inves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tee is recogn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d as go<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch is in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>yi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt of t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> inves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Any e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xces<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up\u2019s sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>are of t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _341\">of th</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e iden<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le asse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts and li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ili<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s over the cost of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> inves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, af<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r reas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ses<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, is re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ately in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">t or loss in the pe</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od in whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch the invest<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cqu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d. The<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hare of the net fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ifie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d inta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le asse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">is am</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d over the exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d usef<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ul econ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>om<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic lif<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ets<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e req<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f IA<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S 3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6 are ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>term<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t is ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cess<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y to reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ny imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt los<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct to t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nvest<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt in an <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate. Wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cess<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>, th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g amo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of the i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt (<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g go<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll) i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s teste<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d for im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent in accord<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ance wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th IA<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S 36 as <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a sin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gle as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set by comp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g its recover<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le amou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt (hi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er of value in use and f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss cos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts of d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>os<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al) w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ith i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>yi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en a Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p compa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ny <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th an <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>soc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iate of the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p, profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d losses resu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng from the tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ans<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th the ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iate are re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sed o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nly to th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nteres<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iate th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at are n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ot rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Revenu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Reven<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ris<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es sa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f go<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s to custo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ide t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p les<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s an a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ppro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iate d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d retur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>coun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd loy<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>che<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me vo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ers<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd is s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er sa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ax<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Reven<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue is re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce ob<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sfi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed and go<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to our f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>anc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>his<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e par<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r the c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>usto<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d the co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l of go<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _341\">is tr</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ans<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o the buye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>. On<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e sale<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are recogn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d whe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n items<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> are de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d, as this is whe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ob<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>have bee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n satis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Whe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re third<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>par<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y bran<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d goo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> are sold on a consig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he comm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion rece<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le <span class=\"_ _341\">is in</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>sta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tuto<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y revenu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>A righ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ot a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>man<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce obl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n and the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s requ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se reve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e net o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f esti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d retu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">A ref</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>und li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y and a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>cor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>resp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>din<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g asse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nvento<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> rep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rese<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ght to re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cover p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rod<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rom th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e cus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">are re</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cogn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s into a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gree<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ich e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ies to<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er the Mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ks &amp; Spe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r bra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd nam<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e for cer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ies an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d ope<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, such as M&amp;<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S Ban<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k and M&amp;<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S Energ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">ese co</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts gi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve rise to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>for<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d vari<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le cons<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ideration. Income<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> dep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>endent on<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> the performance of<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> the thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons is recog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en it is <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>hig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hly prob<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _341\">that a si</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ant revers<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al in the amo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>of inco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me recog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> not o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ccur, and p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rese<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nted a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Reven<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rom th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng of s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>upp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ices i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en a per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce obli<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Supplier income<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>In l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ice, t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p ente<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nto agre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th supp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o share the cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and ben<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts of promo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d volu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me grow<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ves in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m its<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> sup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs base<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on spe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c agree<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ace. Su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>come<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> rece<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed as a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on from cost of sal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es base<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on the ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>itl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent that has be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en ear<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d up t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o the bal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce shee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t date for eac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h releva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt supp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er agre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t. Mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>keti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng contr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> eq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uip<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt hire and oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er non<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>j<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>udg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, fixed rate sup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rges are not inc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed in the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up\u2019s defi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>of supp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> income<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ty<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pes of supp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ier in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p and the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d recogn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cies are:<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Pr<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>omotional<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> contribution<span class=\"_ _1\"></span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\"> Inclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>sup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r contri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns to </span>pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>moti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al give<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>aways an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gree<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d contr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ann<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l \u201cspend and<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> sav<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e\u201d activity.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>In<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>come i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d as a d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>edu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n to cost of s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es over t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> rele<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>van<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t prom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ona<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d. I<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ncom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e is c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alcu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nvoice<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _341\">at th</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e end of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed on act<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l sales or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> accord<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o fixed cont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ran<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s. Con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ear<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d, bu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t not invoice<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d, are accru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>at the end of the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> rele<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>van<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">t pe</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>B. Volume-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>based re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bates<span class=\"ff1bb ls20 ws20\"> Incl<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>udes an<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>nual g<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ro<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>wth incen<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>tives, </span>sea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>son<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al cont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and contr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ibu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hare eco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>no<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _341\">of sc</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ale resu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng from mov<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct sup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ply.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>An<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l grow<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>th in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tive<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lcu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d invo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ice<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d at the e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f the fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>anc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>, once ear<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d, ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sed on fixe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d perce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge grow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h targ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s agree<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d for each sup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r at <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he beg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he year. <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>T<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hey<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> are re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cogn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed as a re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n in cos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of sa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the ye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar to w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h they rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r volum<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed reba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tes are agree<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d with the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> sup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d spre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad ove<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r the re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lev<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ant s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on/contr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ich they rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate. Co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ibu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns ear<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d, but not invo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iced<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, are accr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d at th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d of th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e relev<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ant p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>col<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d supp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er inco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me at the bal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce shee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>date is cla<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ssi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l state<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>men<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts as foll<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ows:<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. T<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd ot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r paya<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"ff1bb\"> Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>jor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f inco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span>sup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs is n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nst a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s owe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to that s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>upp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup has the leg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ght and inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ffs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et thes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e bal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ces<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>B<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. T<span class=\"_ _e\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e and oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er rece<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"ff1bd\"> <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er inco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me that has be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span>ear<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d, bu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t not invoice<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d, at the bal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce shee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t date <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>is recog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d other rece<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les and pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ima<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ates to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>vo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lum<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> reb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ates that run up to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d end<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>In o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r to provi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de u<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ser<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e accou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h greate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rst<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>din<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s area, ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al bal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce she<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et disc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>losu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re is prov<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed in note 1<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>7 t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o the finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l state<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>M&amp;S Bank<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as an e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>omi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t in M<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>&amp;S B<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ich e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tle<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>a 50% share of the profit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>M&amp;<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S Ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nk af<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter app<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate cont<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>rac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tual deductions.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Dividends Fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nal di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>den<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds are record<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed in the fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al sta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>teme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od in whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch they are approve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he Com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pany<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>old<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ers<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vid<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re record<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ey are<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> appro<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ved and<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> paid. Gov<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ernment <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>grants<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>over<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent gra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>are recog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sed wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re is <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>reas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ona<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ance tha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t the grant<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s wil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l be recei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ved and that th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Group wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> comp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e cond<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>over<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ran<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red are recog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed in profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>or loss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, as a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>edu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n agai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, over t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ces<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y to match t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h the re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated cos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>over<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ran<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>come i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n note 3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Pensions Fun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d pens<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns are in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ace for the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up\u2019s UK emp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>loye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d som<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e over<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ploye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed ben<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t (\u201c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>D<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>B<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u201d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>) pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, the di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ffere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the fai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e asse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts and th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e prese<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> DB ob<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on is recog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed as an asset or lia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he state<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> of finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l posi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e DB <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ob<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion is ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alcu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated<div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gse7\">usi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng the proj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d unit credi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t meth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. An asse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n be <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gse8\">as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, in th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e even<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of a pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n win<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up, th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>che<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ule<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gse9\">prov<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th an u<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ndi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ght to a ref<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d of<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsea\">sur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>plu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s asse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, assu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>min<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tle<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s. In the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gseb\">ord<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y cours<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>usi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>rus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s have <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o rig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hts to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsec\">or chan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the ben<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts due to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. As a </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsed\">resu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lt, any net sur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>plu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he UK DB sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me is recog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed in fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsee\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ser<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ice cost of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>prov<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>idi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng retire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nefi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts to employe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gsef\">dur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e year, toget<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>her w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h the cos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ny cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ail<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, is </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsf0\">cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o ope<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t in the year<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>no lon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ger in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsf1\">any ser<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ice cost or cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ail<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o the UK DB Pensi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gsf2\">Sc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me as t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he sc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me is c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lose<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ture a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ccru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsf3\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e net interes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t cost on the net retirem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t ben<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efit as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>/l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsf4\">ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lcul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lyin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g the discou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt rate, mea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d at <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsf5\">be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng of the year<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>, to the net defi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d bene<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fit ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et/<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsf6\">is incl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed as a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>si<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le net amo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt in fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce inco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsf7\">Rem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>urem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, bei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al gain<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and loss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>tog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsf8\">the di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ffere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n act<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l investm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>retu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rns an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d the retur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsf9\">imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>by the net intere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st cost, are reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d imme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tely in </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls20 ws20 gsfa\">other<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> comprehens<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ive inc<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ome.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsfb\">Pay<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>men<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fine<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d contr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ibu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n retire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt ben<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efit sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es are<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _1\"></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsfc\">cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d as <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se on an accrua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s basis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gsfd\">Fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s on p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ens<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d the p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rsh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ip<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsfe\">li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ks &amp; <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Sp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cer UK Pen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me, se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e notes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsff\"><span class=\"_ _341\">11 and 12.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h1a ff1c0 fsb fc0 sc0 ls49 ws4e gs100\">Intangible assets </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1c0 fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs101\">A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll <span class=\"ff1bb\">G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n rep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs102\">exce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss of t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sid<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of any n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs103\">cont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roll<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t in th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e acq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e over t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs104\">id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ifia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e asset<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and lia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ties (<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>inc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing int<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ets) </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs105\"><span class=\"_ _341\">of th</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">e acqu</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d entit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y at the date of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the acq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>itio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Goo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dw<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l is </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs106\">reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d as an a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d for i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mpa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lly or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs107\"><span class=\"_ _341\">as tr</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g event<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s occur<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>. Any <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent in valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e is <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1c ws2 gs108\">within<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> the inc<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ome stat<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ement.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1c0 fs0 fc0 sc0 ls40 ws81 gs109\">B. Acquired in<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>tangible assets<span class=\"ff1bd ls87 ws96\"> <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>Acquired <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>intangib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>assets incl<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>u<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs10a\">tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rk<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s or <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>br<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ese ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ita<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>acq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uisi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs10b\">at cost and amo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed on a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>str<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ght-l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e basis over the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir esti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls20 ws20 gs10c\">useful<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> lives.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs10d\">Acqu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d intan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>teste<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d for impa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt as <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>tri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs10e\">even<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ccur<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>. Any i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mpa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt in va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e is reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1c ws2 gs10f\">income<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> statement. </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1c0 fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1c ws2 gs110\">C. Soft<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ware intangibles<span class=\"_ _d\"></span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\"> Wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere comp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ute<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r sof<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re is <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>not an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs111\">inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of a re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tem of co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mpu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ard<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ware<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e sof<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>are<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs112\">is treate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>as an inta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ngi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Cap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ita<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sed sof<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re costs inc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs113\">ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>irec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t cos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f go<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ods a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ice<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s wel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l as in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs114\">payro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted cos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ploye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ho a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re dire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tly ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs115\">wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th the proj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t. Wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>confi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs116\">cus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tomi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s as <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>par<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a clo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed sof<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>wa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs117\">se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ree<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>men<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t, a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s do<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es no<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t resu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lt in th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e creat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs118\"><span class=\"_ _341\">of an ass</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up has contro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l over<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>, the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n these cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs119\"><span class=\"_ _341\">are e</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs11a\">Ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed so<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>are de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>velo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent cos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs11b\">str<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ght-l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e basis over the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d econo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c lives<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, nor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lly </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs11c\">be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n three an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d five years<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Comp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uter sof<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs11d\">deve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt is h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>el<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d at cost le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ny reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sed i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs11e\">los<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">s. A</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ny impa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>irm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e is recogn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d with<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1c ws1f gs11f\">income<span class=\"_ _d\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\"> statemen</span><span class=\"_ _1\"></span>t.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h1a ff1c0 fsb fc0 sc0 ls39 ws47 gs120\">Propert<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>, plant and equipment </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs121\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s pol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y is to s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tate p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y, pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ant a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs122\"><span class=\"_ _341\">at cost les</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s accumu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ciat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d any <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs123\">imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent lo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Prop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y is n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ot reva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d for a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ccou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g pu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ose<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs124\">As<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts in t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>urs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on are h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>el<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d at cost l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ess a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ny </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs125\">reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent lo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Cos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rofe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ssi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al fe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs126\">for qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>if<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g asset<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, bo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rrow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g costs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Lease<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld bui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ldi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ngs wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs127\">leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>miu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ms a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ngo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>erco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rn le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ase p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ayme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs128\">cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>subs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce purc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>has<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es and are there<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fore in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs129\">wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the build<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gs categ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>, pla<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt and equ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ip<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs12a\">De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ciat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>is provi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rite off the cost of tang<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le non<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls87 ws95 gs12b\">current<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sets (including in<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>vestment properties<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>), le<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ss estimat<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs12c\">resi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es on a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ht<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne basi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s as <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lows:</div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs12d\"> <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ls8\">Freeh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>old l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd \u2013 no<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ciate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs12e\"> <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ls8\">Bui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ldi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ngs \u2013 d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iated to t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir resi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e over th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs12f\">est<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ima<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g eco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>no<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mic l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of 10<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>-50 ye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ars<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs130\"> <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">Fix<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ures<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, fit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gs and eq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uip<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt \u2013 <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>thre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>25 year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, accord<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs131\"><span class=\"_ _341\">to the est</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ima<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted econ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>om<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic lif<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>of the ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs132\">Resi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d use<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l eco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>no<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mic l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are rev<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iewe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs133\">De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ciat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n is cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>itio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns to, o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs134\">de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ciat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ets i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the ye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar of p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>urch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ase o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>spo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs135\">Any i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mpa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt in v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e, or rev<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ers<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al of a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs136\">reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ncom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h1a ff1c0 fsb fc0 sc0 ls26 ws5c gs137\">Leasing </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs138\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es a ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ght-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>of-us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rres<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs139\">li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y at <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he date at <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ich a lease<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d asset is mad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e avail<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le for use<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs13a\">by the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p, except for sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t-ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m lease<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s (<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed as leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es with a </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs13b\">leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m of 12 mon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ths o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r les<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s) and lea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ses o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f low-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>val<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs13c\">the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ase<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ses th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e lea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se pay<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s as an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs13d\">op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se on a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>aig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ht-li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is over the term of </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs13e\"><span class=\"_ _341\">the l</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs13f\">Leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e liab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es are meas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>at the prese<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of the futu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs140\">leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e pay<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g any pay<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g to no<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs141\">comp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Future leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e payme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s inclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de fixe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d payme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs142\">in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>subs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce fixe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d payme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, and va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ria<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e lease paym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s that<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs143\"><span class=\"_ _341\">are ba</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>an ind<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ex or a rate, less any lease in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ives rece<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs144\">Leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e liab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>so take into accou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt amo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s payab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs145\">resi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ran<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tees a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>aym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s to exe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rcis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e opti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s to </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs146\"><span class=\"_ _341\">the e</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt that it is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>aso<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bly cer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n that such paym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s wil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l be </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs147\">ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de. T<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>aym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d at th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e rate im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it in t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ase<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs148\">or, <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>that ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ot be readi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ete<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rmi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d, at an incre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>men<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs149\">bo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rrow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g rate.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs14a\">Rig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ht-of-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>use as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>mea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d init<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>at cost base<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on the </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs14b\">va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue of the asso<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e liab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y, <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ste<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d for any <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>aym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs14c\">ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de befo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re ince<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ptio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ini<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l dire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and an estim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate of the </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs14d\">dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>man<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mova<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d resto<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s requ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ms<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs14e\"><span class=\"_ _341\">of th</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e lease<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p prese<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ght-o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f-us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e asset<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in \u201cprop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs14f\">pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d equ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ip<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u201d i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nso<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>date<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs150\">fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">ial p</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>osi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs151\">Su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent to initi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n, the lea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se lia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y is redu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ced for<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs152\">paym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts mad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e and incre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ase<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>flec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rest on the leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs153\">li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y (<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>u<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g the effec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve intere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st meth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>). The rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d righ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of-<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs154\">use a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et is d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated ove<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e term o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f the l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e or<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>, i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>, th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs155\">use<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l eco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>no<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mic l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>if<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of the l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t. T<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ase te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs156\">in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e the per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>an ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n opti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on whe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re it is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>aso<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs157\">cer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain tha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t the optio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n wil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l be exercis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere the leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e c<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs158\"><span class=\"_ _341\">a pu</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rchas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e optio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n, the as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set is wri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ten off over the usef<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ul lif<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs159\">ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en it is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>aso<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bly cer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in that the purch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ase op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n will<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs15a\"><span class=\"_ _341\">be e</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xerc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs15b\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p remeas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ures the lea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se lia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y (and makes a </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs15c\">cor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>resp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>din<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>jus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent to th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ght-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>of-us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs15d\">ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">et) wh</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ever<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>:</div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs15e\"> <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ls8\">The le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ase te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as ch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ang<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere is a ch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs15f\">ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xerc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f a purch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e opti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, in w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs160\">leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e liab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y is reme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>asure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>revi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sed lea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs161\">paym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g a revis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate.</div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs162\"> <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ls8\">The le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ase p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>aym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e to chan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in an i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ex o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r rate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs163\"><span class=\"_ _341\">or a chan</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge in ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted paym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>der a guar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ante<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed resi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs164\">va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>in whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch case<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s the lease li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>asu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red by </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls87 ws95 gs165\">discount<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ing the r<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>evised lease pa<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>yme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts us<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ing the init<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l disc<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ount<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs167\">rate (un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s the le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ase p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>aym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e is du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e to a cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs168\"><span class=\"_ _341\">a float</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t rate, in whic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>rev<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed disco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt rate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs169\"><span class=\"_ _341\">is us</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>).</div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs16a\"> <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">A <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>cont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t is mod<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed and th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e mod<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on is not<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs16b\">accou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>for as a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate lease<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch case the lea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se lia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs16c\">is reme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>asure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e revise<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d lease paym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s usin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs16d\"><span class=\"_ _341\">a revi</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sed dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt rate.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs16e\">Leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es for whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up is a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or are clas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>si<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d as <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce or </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs16f\">op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g lease<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s. A lease is cla<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ssi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d as <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>a finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce lease if it </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs170\">tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s subst<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ant<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l the risk<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and reward<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ers<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hip to the </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs171\">les<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e, and cl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed as an <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g lease if it doe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>not<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Whe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs172\">G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s an in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>diate l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ess<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or, it accoun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e hea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d lea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs173\">the sub<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se as two se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate contr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The sub<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se is clas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>si<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs174\">as a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce or ope<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing lea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce to the righ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of-us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs175\">ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ris<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rom t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ead l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs176\">Am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e from less<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ees un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce leases are reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs177\">rece<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es at <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up\u2019s net invest<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt in the </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs178\">leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce lea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ncom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e is a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>llo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to accou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds so<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs179\">as to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>flec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t a c<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c rate of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n on <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs17a\">inves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ase<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tal i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rom o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs17b\"><span class=\"_ _341\">is re</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cogn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>igh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e basis over the ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs17c\">rele<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>van<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">t leas</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h1a ff1c1 fsb fc0 sc0 ls28 ws27 gs17d\">Ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh and cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>eq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uiv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs17e\">Ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh eq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>val<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>des s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>osit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs17f\">ban<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ks an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d other fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>anc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial ins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tuti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h an <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ini<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l matur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs180\"><span class=\"_ _341\">of th</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ree mon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ths or less<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, mon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ey marke<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t fund<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and credi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t card<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs181\">paym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ved w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ith<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in 48 h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nk tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ans<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs182\">reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">d on the</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tle<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt date.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h1a ff1c1 fsb fc0 sc0 ls27 ws3d gs183\">Inv<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>entories </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls82 wse gs184\">Inve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>a weigh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted aver<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e c<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ost ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sis and ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs185\">at the lower of cost and net real<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e value<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Cost inc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es all dire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs186\">ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>itu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re and othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r attr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ut<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le costs inc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>urre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in brin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs187\">inven<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ies to th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r pres<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l inve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ies<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs188\">are fini<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>she<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d goo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Cer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain purc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>has<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>inve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ies may be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _1\"></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs189\">sub<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>je<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct to cash flow hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ges for fore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n excha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sk<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The ini<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs18a\">cost of hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d inventor<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y is <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>jus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted by the asso<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ciate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs18b\">gai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n or loss tran<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sfe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d from the cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h flow <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge rese<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls88 wse5 gs18c\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">\u201cbasis adjus</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tment<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u201d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>).<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h1a ff1c1 fsb fc0 sc0 ls26 ws5c gs18d\">Pro<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>visions </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs18e\">Provi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns are recog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up has a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent ob<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs18f\">as a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a pas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t event, an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d it <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s proba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e that the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p wil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs190\">req<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tle that ob<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Provis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns are measu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red at the </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs191\">be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st esti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mate of the exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ture req<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tle the ob<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs192\">at th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d of the re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d, a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>coun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted to pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs193\">va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere the effe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>is mater<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. </div><div class=\"t m1 h1a ff1c0 fsb fc0 sc0 ls39 ws47 gs194\">Share-based payments </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs195\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p issue<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s equi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>led sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sed pay<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>men<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>cer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs196\">em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ploye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. A fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e for t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>led s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hare a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ward<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs197\">mea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d at th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e date o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f gra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>easu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs198\">of ea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch awa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rd usi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e B<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ck-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>el w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iate.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs199\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of ea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch awa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rd is reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d as a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nse ove<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs19a\">vest<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g peri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od on a strai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ght-l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e basis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, af<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lowi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng for an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs19b\">est<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ima<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te of th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re awa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rds tha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll eve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly vest<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e level o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs19c\">vest<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g is revi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ewe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d at ea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch rep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rge is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs19d\">ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>jus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>refle<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t actu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d estim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated leve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ls of vesti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. </div><div class=\"t m1 h1a ff1c0 fsb fc0 sc0 ls4d ws57 gs19e\">Foreig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n currenci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs19f\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l statem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts are prese<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ich is the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _1\"></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls87 ws95 gs1a0\">Company\u2019s functional curr<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ency<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>. </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs1a1\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e result<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ove<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eas subs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>idi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ies are tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d at <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he weig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hted<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs1a2\">aver<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>of mont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hly excha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e rates for revenu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e and profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs1a3\">st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al pos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>itio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>over<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>sub<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sid<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs1a4\">tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d at yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d exc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>han<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ates<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e resu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xcha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs1a5\">di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ffere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ked into rese<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ves an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d repor<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ted in the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1c ws2 gs1a6\">cons<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>olidated<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> statement<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> of c<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>omprehensiv<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>e inc<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ome. On disposal </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs1a7\"><span class=\"_ _341\">of an over</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>seas sub<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sid<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y the rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated cumu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve trans<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs1a8\">di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ffere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s recogn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in reser<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>recl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ssi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rofit or loss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs1a9\">an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d are re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cogn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d as p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r los<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s on di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>osa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs1aa\">T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ans<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>om<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>inate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>orei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gn cu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es are t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d at </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs1ab\">the e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ang<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te at the d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate of th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ans<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cy<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs1ac\">mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>net<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and lia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ies he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld at <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he end of the repo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs1ad\">pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od are tran<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d at <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e closin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g bal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce shee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t rate. The<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs1ae\">resu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ltin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nge g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n or los<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s is re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ith<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1c ws1f gs1af\">income<span class=\"_ _d\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\"> statemen</span><span class=\"_ _1\"></span>t.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h1a ff1c0 fsb fc0 sc0 ls4d ws153 gs1b0\">T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>axatio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs1b1\">T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e comp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ses cu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ax<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Tax is reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs1b2\">in th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e sta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>teme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, exce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pt to th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at it re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>late<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s to </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs1b3\">item<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in ot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r comp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ens<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ncom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e or d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly in </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs1b4\">eq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y, in wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ich c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ase t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ax is re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs1b5\">comp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sive i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r dire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tly in e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs1b6\">Provi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n is ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or u<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ncer<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>siti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en it i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs1b7\">pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le that the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re wil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l be a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>utu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re out<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>flow of fun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs1b8\">aut<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y. The provis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alcu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated usi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng the sin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gle be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st esti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs1b9\">wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tcom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e is mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>kely tha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n not a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd a w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hted ave<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs1ba\">pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y in othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r circums<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nces<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The pos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on is review<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed on an </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs1bb\">on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>goi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>to ensure ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>prop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate provis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion is mad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e for each<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs1bc\">kn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>own t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x ris<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs1bd\">De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ccou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nted for usi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>temp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y diffe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs1be\">ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>proa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, and is <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e payab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le or recovera<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs1bf\"><span class=\"_ _341\">on te</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ora<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y diff<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nces be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the car<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>yi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng amo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>of asse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs1c0\">an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d liab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es in the state<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al posi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n and the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs1c1\">cor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>resp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>din<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g tax bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es use<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he comp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ax<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs1c2\">De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d based on the ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted man<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r of </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs1c3\">real<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on or s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>arr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>yi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs1c4\">li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>plyi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng tax rate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and laws en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, or subst<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ant<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs1c5\">en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, at th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d of th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e rep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs1c6\">De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x liab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es are gen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed for al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l taxa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs1c7\">tem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y diffe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ces<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Defe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d tax lia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>are recog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs1c8\"><span class=\"_ _341\">for t</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ax<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le temp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ffere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s arisi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng on invest<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs1c9\">sub<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sid<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iates an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>jo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>int ventu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, excep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs1ca\">rever<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e temp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ffere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce can be cont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>led by the </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs1cb\">G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>it is proba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble tha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t the diffe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce wil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>not rever<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se in </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs1cc\"><span class=\"_ _341\">the f</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ores<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le futu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re. In add<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, defer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x liab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es are not<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs1cd\">reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>temp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y diffe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ces that ari<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se from go<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs1ce\">wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ich is not ded<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble for ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x purp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>os<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs1cf\">De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x asse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts are recog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt that it is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rob<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs1d0\">that ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fits wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll be avai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e agai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nst wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ich the de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ibl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs1d1\">tem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y diffe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ces can be uti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The car<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g amou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs1d2\">def<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ax a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts is re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wed a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t the e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd of e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ach re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs1d3\">pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">od a</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd redu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ced to the ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tent tha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>it is no longe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r proba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs1d4\"><span class=\"_ _341\">that s</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uffi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt tax<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le profit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s wil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l be avail<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>llo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w all or par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs1d5\"><span class=\"_ _341\">of th</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">e ass</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e recovere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs1d6\">De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x asse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts and lia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ot recog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sed in resp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs1d7\"><span class=\"_ _341\">of tem</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y diffe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ces that ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise on ini<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l recogn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on of asset<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs1d8\">an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d liab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es acqui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er tha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a bu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ess com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. </div><div class=\"t m1 h1a ff1c0 fsb fc0 sc0 ls39 ws47 gs1d9\">Financial inst<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ruments </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs1da\">Fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l asse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts and li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up\u2019s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs1db\">st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent of finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l posi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n whe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p becom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es a par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs1dc\"><span class=\"_ _341\">to the contr</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al prov<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons of the inst<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt. Fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l asse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs1dd\">are ini<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lly clas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>si<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d as <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e throu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gh profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t and loss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, fai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1c ws2 gs1de\">value<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> thr<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ough o<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ther c<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>omprehensive<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> income or<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> amor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tised c<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ost </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs1df\">de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing on the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>usi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss mod<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>el fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>man<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs1e0\">fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set and it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s cash flow chara<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ist<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s. Fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l asse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs1e1\">that are he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld for colle<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al cash flows<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, whe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re thos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs1e2\">cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h flows repres<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent so<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lely paym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l and intere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, are </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs1e3\">mea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d at am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed cos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e tabl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e below set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s out the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up\u2019s accoun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g clas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>si<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fica<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n <span class=\"_ _341\">of ea</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch clas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of its finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l asse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts and li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s:<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Note<span class=\"_ _16b\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">Measurement<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Financ<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ial <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>assets:<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r investments<span class=\"_ _21b\"> </span><span class=\"ls66 ws76\">16<span class=\"_ _23\"> </span><span class=\"lsb2 ws6c\">FV<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>TPL<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Loa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns to rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d par<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _db\"> </span><span class=\"ls2c ws2c\">17<span class=\"_ _13b\"> </span><span class=\"ls1c ws2\">Amor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tised<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> cost<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e receiv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les<span class=\"_ _58\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls2c ws2c\">17<span class=\"_ _26\"> </span><span class=\"ls1c ws2\">Amor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tised c<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ost<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e recei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les<span class=\"_ _c1\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls2c ws2c\">17<span class=\"_ _13b\"> </span><span class=\"ls1c ws2\">Amor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tised c<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ost<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Ot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>rece<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _7a\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls2c ws2c\">17<span class=\"_ _26\"> </span><span class=\"ls1c ws2\">A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mortised co<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Cash and cash equivalents<span class=\"_ _99\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f ws7f\">18<span class=\"_ _23\"> </span><span class=\"ls1c ws2\">Amor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tised<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> cost<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Derivativ<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e financ<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ial in<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>struments<span class=\"_ _19\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb lsd5 wse8\">21<span class=\"_ _26\"> </span><span class=\"lsb2 ws6c\">F<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>V<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>TPL<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Financial<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> liabili<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ties:<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Bo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rrow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gs a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd ove<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rdra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _99\"> </span><span class=\"ls82 wse\">20<span class=\"_ _160\"> </span><span class=\"ls1c ws2\">Amor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tised c<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ost<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e payab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les<span class=\"_ _f1\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls72 ws4c\">19<span class=\"_ _23\"> </span><span class=\"ls1c ws2\">Amor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tised<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> co<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Ot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>paya<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _4f\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls72 ws4c\">19<span class=\"_ _23\"> </span><span class=\"ls1c ws2\">Amortised co<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Contingen<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>t c<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>onsideration<span class=\"_ _b6\"> </span><span class=\"ls72 ws4c\">19<span class=\"_ _23\"> </span><span class=\"lsb2 ws6c\">F<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>V<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>TPL<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Accr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _ab\"> </span><span class=\"ls72 ws4c\">19<span class=\"_ _10c\"> </span><span class=\"ls1c ws2\">Amor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tised c<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ost<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Lease<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> liabilities<span class=\"_ _21c\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls82 wse\">20<span class=\"_ _160\"> </span><span class=\"ls1c ws2\">A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mortised co<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Derivativ<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e financ<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ial in<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>struments<span class=\"_ _19\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb lsd5 wse8\">21<span class=\"_ _26\"> </span><span class=\"lsb2 ws6c\">F<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>V<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>TPL<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>1 <span class=\"_ _20\"> </span> Fair va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e thro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ug<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fit or los<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r recei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"ff1bd\"> T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de rece<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es are recorde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d </span>ini<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lly at <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n pri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce and subs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>equ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tly measu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red at am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, exce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pt th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ose w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch, d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue to f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>to<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ran<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n a \u201ch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>old to co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lle<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll\u201d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> bus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">ess m</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>el an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d are <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>mea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d at <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e throu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gh othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r comp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sive in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>come (<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u201c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>F<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>VO<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>CI<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u201d<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>). T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de recei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s measu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">at am</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d cost are <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>at nomi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>les<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s an <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lowa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">for a</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ny doubt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>u<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lowa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce for do<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ubt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ul de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bts is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d base<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on of losse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">ut re</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gard to whet<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>her an imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt tri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er hap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _341\">or n</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">ot (an \u201cexp</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d credi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>los<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s\u201d mod<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>el).<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>B<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"ff1bd\"> Oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s c<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ist of loan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s </span>rece<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e, ventu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re capi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l investm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and sho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t-term<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> inves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th a mat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y date o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re tha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n 90 d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ays<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s that do not meet the cri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ia for bei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng mea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d at am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d cost are <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d at <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r value thro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ug<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h profit or loss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> (<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u201c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>F<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>V<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>TPL<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u201d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>) w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ith g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d loss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rom ch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ges i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e inco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r the p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> C<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Cla<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on of fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and eq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"ff1bb ls20 ws20\"> Financial </span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and equ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y inst<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts are cla<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ssi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d accordi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> sub<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce of the contr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l arr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts ente<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red into. An equ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ume<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt is a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ny cont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at ev<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ence<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s a resi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>teres<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t in th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up af<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>duc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts lia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ties<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> D.<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> Bank borro<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ings<span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\"> <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>In<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>teres<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng ban<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k loans an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>overd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>raf<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ts are<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span>ini<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lly re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>corde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d at f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e, w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch eq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ls t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s recei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ved<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> net of dire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sue cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ey are subse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>el<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d at <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mor<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rges<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, incl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>udi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>miu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ms payab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le on set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tle<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> or re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mpt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ssu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, are acco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d for u<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> effe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tive inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t rate metho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d and are add<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed to, or dedu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted from<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> the carr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing amou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of the instrume<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt. E<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Lo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>otes<span class=\"ff1bb\"> L<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ong<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m loa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns are i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lly mea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d at f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span>net of dire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sue cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and are subse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tly <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld at <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. If th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e loa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n is d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>esi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gna<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted in a f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ip, th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g val<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue of t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he lo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an is a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ste<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d for f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s or los<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s at<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ibu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sk bei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. F<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>. Trad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e paya<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"ff1bd ws13\"> T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de payab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>are record<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>itia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lly at fair va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d subse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d at <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Gen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>, this<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> resu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lts i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>omi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l val<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Equi<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ty instruments<span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\"> Equit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y ins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ume<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s issu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up are<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span>reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d at the co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ved<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l instr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>um<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dgi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tiv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ily us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es cros<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>renc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d for<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>wa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rd fore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n curren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y c<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge its ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o fluct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>teres<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t rate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d fore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n exch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ates<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ese i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nst<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>men<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">are in</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sed at fai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e on <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de date and are<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> sub<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>seq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntly reme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>asu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red at their f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air val<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue at the end of the rep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e resu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ltin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g gai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">or los</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s is dep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>end<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t on <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er the de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve is <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>des<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">a he</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing ins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>um<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent and th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>nat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m bein<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p desig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s c<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ves as eith<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">A <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge of a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hly proba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble fore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n or <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e </span><span class=\"_ _341\">in th</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e cash flows of a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et or liab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y (<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>a cash flow hedge<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>); or <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ls8\">A hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge of t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>osu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re to chan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f </span><span class=\"_ _341\">a reco</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d asset or lia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y (<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a fai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge). At th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cepti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on of a h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ip, th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d the h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m are do<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nted<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, alo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ith t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isk<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> man<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent ob<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>je<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ives an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d strate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gy for un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ki<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng var<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e trans<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d prosp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve effec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ven<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>est<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g is pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fe of th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hip, p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rosp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> effe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tive<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss test<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing is per<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re that the inst<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rum<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t rem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s an <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ffe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>of the tran<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n. Cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue of der<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tive fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial ins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ume<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s that do not qual<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>if<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y for he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e accou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng are re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sed i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e inco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">they a</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h flow hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"ff1bb ws0\"> Cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es in th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tive<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span>fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial ins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>um<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s that are desig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d and effe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive as hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ges<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> of fut<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure cash flows are recog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed in othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r comp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rehe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>come<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ele<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he ch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ang<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ates to<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> the fore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n curre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y basis spre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad is recog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed in the cost of he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve, w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ith t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dgi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng rese<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve and any ine<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ffec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve por<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n is reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d imme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ately in the incom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e state<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> If the fir<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mitm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t or <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>fore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st tran<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>that is the sub<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>je<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> of a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ash flow hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge resu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lts in the reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a no<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et or liab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y, <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, at <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he time the ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et or liab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> the a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s or los<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s on th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at ha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d prev<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>usly<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r compre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve incom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e and accu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in the cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h flow <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge rese<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve are remove<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d direc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rom equ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d inclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he ini<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l measu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent of the ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et or liab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y. <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>I<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f the he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed item is tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the forei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gn cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cy basi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s spre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad is recl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed to profit or loss whe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d item affe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t or loss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>If the he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed item is time<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, then the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t accumu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted in the cost of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing rese<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve is recl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> to profit or loss on a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>yste<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic and rati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al basi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ose<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> recl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ssi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d amou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts are reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rofi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t or <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oss in the sam<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne as the hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d item. If the he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed item is a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l item,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e amo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ccum<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e cost o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dgi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ser<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ve is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> rem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oved d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>irec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly from e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ini<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e recog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed no<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l item<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es tha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t do no<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t resu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lt in th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cogn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on of a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r a li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>, amou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red in the cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>flow hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge rese<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve are<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>come s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt in t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od in w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> the he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed item<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s affec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t net profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t or <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>los<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>B<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Fair valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"ff1bb ws0\"> Cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es in t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of a d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tive<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span>ins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ume<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>esi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gna<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted in a f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>come s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m is a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ste<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d for ch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ges i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue at<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he ris<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k bein<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d with the cor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>resp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>din<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g entry in t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>he inc<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ome statemen<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>t. Cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es in the fai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r value of der<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ativ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>anc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial ins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>um<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s that <span class=\"_ _341\">do n</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ot qual<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>if<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y for hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge accou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng are recogn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed in the incom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s they a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> C. Discont<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>inuance<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> of hedge<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> accou<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>nting<span class=\"_ _d\"></span><span class=\"ff1bb ls8 ws0\"> H<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e accou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span>dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>inu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en the he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e relat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nshi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p no long<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er qua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fies for<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e accou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nstr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>um<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, is so<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld, te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r exe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rcis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, or w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n occu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce of t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs249\">fore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o long<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er hig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hly proba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e. The Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs24a\">ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nno<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t volu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nate a h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>shi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs24b\">Wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en a cash flow hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge is disco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d, any cumu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tive gai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n or </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs24c\">los<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>on the he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dgi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng ins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ume<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt accum<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h flow </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs24d\">he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e rese<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve is re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y unt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs24e\">occu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Subs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt chan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ges in the fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e are recogn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in the </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1c ws2 gs24f\">income<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> statement. If<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> a hedged transaction<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> is no l<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>onger expected </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs250\">to occu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>, th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t cumu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve gai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n or lo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss acc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>umu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ash<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs251\">flow hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge rese<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve is tran<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sfe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e incom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e state<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt for<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs252\"><span class=\"_ _341\">the p</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs253\">Wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en a fai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>is disco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nue<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the fair va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>jus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs254\">to the c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>yi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt of t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d item a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs255\">he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed ris<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed to the incom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e state<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt base<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs256\"><span class=\"_ _341\">the re</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lcu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted effe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rest rate at that date.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs257\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s not u<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ives to h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls88 ws97 gs258\">transl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ation ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>posures.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h1a ff1c1 fsb fc0 sc0 ls27 ws3d gs259\">Reserves<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs25a\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e follow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g desc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es the nat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure and pur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ose of each reser<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls31 ws6e gs25b\">within <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>equit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y:<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1c0 fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1c ws2 gs25c\">A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Share<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> premium accou<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>nt<span class=\"ff1bb ls8 ws0\"> Procee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ved i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n exces<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs25d\">no<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>min<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ares i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ssu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of any tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ans<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on cos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1c1 fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs25e\">B<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Capi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l red<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on rese<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve<span class=\"ff1bb ws0\"> A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rom s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hare<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs25f\">ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n red<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ptio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n or re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rchas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sue<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ares<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1c1 fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs260\">C<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng rese<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve<span class=\"ff1bb ws0\"> Cu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tive g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d loss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es on h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs261\">ins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ume<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s dee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>effe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tiv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>in cash flow he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1c0 fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs262\">D. Cos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"ff1bb\"> Cu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es on t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs263\">exc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rom th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt tha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ates<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs264\"><span class=\"_ _341\">to cha</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the fore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n curre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y basis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1c1 fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs265\">E<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve<span class=\"ff1bb ws0\"> O<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>igi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lly create<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d as p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs266\">rest<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>that too<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k pla<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>20<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>02. <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>It repre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts the di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ffere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs267\">be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the nom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e share<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s issu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed pri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs268\">red<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he Com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pany (b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng the car<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue of the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs269\">inves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n Mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ks a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cer p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lc) and th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>are ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hare<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs26a\">pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>miu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d cap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mpti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ser<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ve of M<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ark<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r plc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs26b\">at th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e date of t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ans<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1c1 fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs26c\">F<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>. For<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gn exch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve<span class=\"ff1bb ws0\"> G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d los<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ses a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs26d\">retr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ans<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g the n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts of ove<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eas o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s into s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1c0 fs0 fc0 sc0 ls87 ws95 gs26e\">G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. R<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>etained earnings<span class=\"ff1bb ls8 ws0\"> Al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et ga<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ins a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd lo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs26f\">tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ith ow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs (e.g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nds) not re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sew<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h1a ff1c0 fsb fc0 sc0 ls27 ws12 gs270\">Critical<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> accounting<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> judgments and k<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ey sour<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ces<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> of estimation </div><div class=\"t m1 h1a ff1c0 fsb fc0 sc0 ls3a ws6b gs271\">uncertainty </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs272\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e prepa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion of conso<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>date<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l state<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts req<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs273\"><span class=\"_ _341\">the G</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ake esti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and jud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s that affec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs274\">ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ici<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d rep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs275\">Cri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al ju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dgm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts repre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t key <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns mad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ana<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs276\">in the app<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up accoun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g pol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ici<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Whe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re a </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs277\">sig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fica<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt ris<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ater<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lly diffe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rent outco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s exis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls87 ws95 gs278\">management assumptions<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r sour<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ces of estima<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>tion uncer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tainty<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs279\">thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s will rep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rese<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>key so<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>urce of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>. Es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ates<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs27a\">an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d judg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts are conti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lly evalu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d are <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1c ws2 gs27b\">hist<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>orical experience<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> and other factors,<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> including expectations </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs27c\"><span class=\"_ _341\">of f</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>utu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re events that are be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eved to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>be reas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ona<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e unde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _1\"></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs27d\">circu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mst<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ces<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Act<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ual resu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lts may diff<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er from the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se esti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs27e\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e estim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ates whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch have a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>si<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ific<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sk of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>cau<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ater<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs27f\">ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>jus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he car<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ets an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s with<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs280\">the ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t 1<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>2 month<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d below. </div><div class=\"t m1 h1a ff1c0 fsb fc0 sc0 ls27 ws12 gs281\">Critical<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> accounting<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> judgments<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h3 ff1c4 fs0 fc0 sc0 lsb2 wsc3 gs282\">Adjusting items<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs283\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e direc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s bel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ieve that th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>jus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t and ear<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gs pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs284\">sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>asure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s prov<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>diti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al u<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sef<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ul i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nfo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n to </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs285\">sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>old<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s on <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ance of the busi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Thes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e measu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs286\">are consi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ste<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt with how bus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ine<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce is meas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs287\">inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>by the Bo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ard and E<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve Comm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs288\">be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fore ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x and adju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng item<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s measu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ot a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d profit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs289\">mea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sure un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r IFRS and may not be dire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ara<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e with<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs28a\">ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>jus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t measu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res use<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>comp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ies<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs28b\">cl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on of adju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng item<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s requi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res sign<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt mana<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs28c\">ju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dgm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t af<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e nat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f a </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs28d\">tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s defin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons of adj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ust<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ms are outl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ine<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs28e\">wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n both the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up accoun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g pol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ici<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es and the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>loss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y. <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>T<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs28f\">de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fini<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns have bee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n appl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d consi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sten<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tly year on <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>year.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs290\">Note 5 p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rovi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s on cu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>jus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g item<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs291\">an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">d the</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir adh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cy. </div><div class=\"t m1 h16 ff1c5 fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs292\">UK de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fine<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d ben<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t pens<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion sur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs293\">Wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere a surp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lus on a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d ben<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efit sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e aris<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the righ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs294\"><span class=\"_ _341\">of th</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e T<span class=\"_ _e\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>to prevent the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup obt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ref<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs295\">sur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>plu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>utu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re are con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sid<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs296\">ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cess<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y to rest<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lus th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at is re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cogn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs297\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e UK defin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fit sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me is in surp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lus at 1 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il 2023<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs298\">Fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>llow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ult<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nal a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ers<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tors h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ave </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs299\">ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dgm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t that t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eet t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs29a\">recove<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y on the basi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s that par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>agr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h 1<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">(b) of IFRI</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>C 14 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs29b\">en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd of surp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lus assu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng the gra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs29c\">the sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e liab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es over time unt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il all me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>have lef<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs29d\">sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e, and a surp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lus of \u00a3<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>82.0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m has be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">en re</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cogn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h16 ff1c5 fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs29e\">As<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>cont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rol over Oc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ado Ret<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ail Li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs29f\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e direc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s have <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ess<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed that th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup has sig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fica<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs2a0\">infl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce over Oca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>do Reta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il Lim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d and has there<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fore accou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nted<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs2a1\">for t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he inve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>stm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t as an a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sso<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate (see no<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te 29). Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ssm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs2a2\">bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed on the cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rent ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ght<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s held by <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the resp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ers<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs2a3\">an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d req<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s jud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ses<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ese r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e rig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ht<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs2a4\">in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e deter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve rig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hts cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>O<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>do Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up plc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs2a5\">af<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r agre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ute re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>utio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ced<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ures<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on to th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs2a6\">ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>prova<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the Oc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o Retai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l Limi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted busi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an and bu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _1\"></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs2a7\">an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d the a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mova<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l of O<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>do Ret<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l Lim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d\u2019s Ch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ief<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs2a8\">E<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve Office<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>. Any fut<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure chan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se rig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hts req<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s a </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs2a9\">reas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ses<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f contro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d cou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld resu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lt in a ch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs2aa\">of the invest<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt from ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>j<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t venture<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, subsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1c ws1f gs2ab\"><span class=\"_ _341\">or </span><span class=\"_ _1\"></span>inv<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>estment.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h16 ff1c5 fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs2ac\">De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>min<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g the lease ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs2ad\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p deter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>min<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es the leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e term as the non<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ance<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs2ae\">ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">m of the lease</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, toget<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r with any per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds covered by an <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs2af\">to ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ten<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d the lease if it is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>aso<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly cer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e exerci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d, or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _1\"></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs2b0\"><span class=\"_ _341\">any p</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds covered by <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>an opti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>min<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate the lease if it is </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs2b1\">reas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ona<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bly cer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in not to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>be exe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rcis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs2b2\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p has severa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l lease cont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s for lan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d and bui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ldi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ngs that<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs2b3\">in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ex<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tens<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n and te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n opt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s. T<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs2b4\">ju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dgm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>in eval<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er it is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>aso<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bly cer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in whe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r or </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs2b5\">not to e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xerci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n to rene<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w or te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rmi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nate t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ase<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Tha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t is, i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs2b6\">cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ers a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>leva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s that c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reate an e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>om<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tive f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs2b7\">it to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xerc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise eit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r the renew<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al or term<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n, inc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: wheth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs2b8\">the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re are signi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ant pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ltie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rmi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nate (or <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>not ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>); wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs2b9\">any leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rovem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted to have <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a sig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ant<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs2ba\">rem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e; hi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sto<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ric<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e dur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>; the i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce of the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs2bb\">un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rlyi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s ope<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">s; and th</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e costs an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs2bc\">bus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ess dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on requ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>to repl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ace the leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs2be\">Mos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t renew<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds covered by termi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion opt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs2bf\">are in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d as pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ase te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r lea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ses of l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls89 wsb3 gs2c0\">bu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ild<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>yp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>exe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ses it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s optio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w (<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r doe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs2c1\">not exe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rcis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e its opti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>inate) for thes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e lease<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>use the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _1\"></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs2c2\">wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll be a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>sig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fica<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt neg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve effec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t on tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>din<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g if <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>a repl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ace<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs2c3\">pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y is <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>not rea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dily avail<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs2c4\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e lease term is reas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ses<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d if <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a sig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ant event or a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>sig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fica<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs2c5\">cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ircum<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ance<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s occur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ich affe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts the ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs2c6\">reas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ona<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e cer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y, <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r exa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le if <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>a store is <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>enti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs2c7\">clos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed as par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of the UK store esta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te strate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c progr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h16 ff1c5 fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs2c8\">De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>min<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g whet<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r forec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t purch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ase<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are high<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rob<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs2c9\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>os<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>orei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gn cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cy ris<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, most sig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntly to </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs2ca\">the U<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>do<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar as a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ourc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing Clot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g &amp; <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>H<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>om<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e prod<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs2cb\">fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m Asia wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ich are pai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>for pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>do<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>min<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ant<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n US dol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ars<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs2cc\">G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>osure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s usi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ard fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gn ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>chan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs2cd\">cont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e accou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng is a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs2ce\">of IFRS 9 are met, whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch inc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e that a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t trans<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on mus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t be </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs2cf\">\u201ch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hly proba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u201d.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs2d0\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d ju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dgm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t in as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ses<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>si<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>het<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r fore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs2d1\">pu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rchas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es are \u201chi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ghly prob<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le\u201d. In <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ak<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g this asse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt, the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs2d2\">G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup has cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ide<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>mos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t recent bu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ets an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d pla<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs2d3\">G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s pol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y is a \u201c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ayere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d\u201d h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>trate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gy w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly a sma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs2d4\">fr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on of t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>urch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ase re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>irem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts is i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lly he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs2d5\">wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th incre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ges laye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red on over tim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e as <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he buy<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs2d6\">for t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hat s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>easo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ach<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eref<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ore as ce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>int<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ncre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ase<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs2d7\">over th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>urch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ase<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s. A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s a res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ult of t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>his p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ress<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs2d8\">str<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gy, a reduc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>upp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly pi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne of i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nvento<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y do<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs2d9\">imm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>diate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>lea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ove<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g and the dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on of </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs2da\">\u201ch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hly proba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u201d. <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>I<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f the forec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns were no long<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs2db\">ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted to o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ccur, any accumu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n or los<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s on th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs2dc\">ins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ume<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s would be imm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed to profit or loss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h1a ff1c0 fsb fc0 sc0 ls39 ws47 gs2dd\">K<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ey<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> sources<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> of estimation<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> uncertainty<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h16 ff1c5 fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs2de\">Cl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ima<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te chan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs2df\">In prep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g the conso<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>date<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l statem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs2e0\"><span class=\"_ _341\">has co</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red the imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of clima<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te chang<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e, par<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>in the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs2e1\">conte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e TCFD di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sclos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ures s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t on p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es 4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4 to 55 and th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs2e2\">G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ust<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y targ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ets<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g fixed ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs2e3\">rep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e is ph<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ase<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d ove<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r sever<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al ye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs2e4\">the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>refo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re any ch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ang<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>irem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>so<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ith cl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs2e5\">cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e wou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld not h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ave a mate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n any gi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ven y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ear. The<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs2e6\">cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o be incur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>in conn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs2e7\">comm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>itm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts are inclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d with<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up\u2019s bu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t and<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs2e8\">thre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-ye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch have bee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>use<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>upp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t the impa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs2e9\">revi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ews of non<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt asse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts and th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>go<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n and viab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs2ea\">ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s. Fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iscl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>osure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n to the i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mpa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs2eb\">cli<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mate cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e on <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ess<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of intan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs2ec\">pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y, pla<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d eq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uip<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt are i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n note<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s 14 and 15<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs2ed\">Gi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ven the id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed ris<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ks are exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e prese<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt in the med<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ium<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs2ee\">to lon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m, th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mate ch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ang<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e on t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs2ef\">pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od and vi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup over the ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t three year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs2f0\">ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>be mate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ria<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l and is there<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fore not cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>cl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed as </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs2f1\">a key so<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>urce of es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cer<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y. </div><div class=\"t m1 h16 ff1c5 fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs2f2\">UK sto<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re est<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>amm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs2f3\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>u<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ak<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>si<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ant str<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gic pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>amm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e to </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs2f4\">revi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ew its UK store est<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate, resu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ltin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g in a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et charg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u00a351.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs2f5\">year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a3161.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4m) in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the year. <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>A sig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fica<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt level of esti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on has be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs2f6\">use<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne the cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rges to be <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he year. <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>T<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs2f7\">mos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t sign<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>can<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t judg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt that impa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts the cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rge is that the </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs2f8\">store<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s ide<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed as par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of the prog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e are <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ore li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>kely than not<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs2f9\">to close. Fur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er sig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fica<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt closu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re c<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt charg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs2fa\">may be record<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed in fut<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure years<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, dep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng on dec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns mad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _1\"></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs2fb\">ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>out fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er store closu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res and the su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ccess<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l del<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y of the </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1c ws2 gs2fc\">transforma<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>tion programme.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs2fd\">Wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere a store closure has be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en ann<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d, the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re is <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>a reduce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d level<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs2fe\">of esti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on unce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>aint<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y as the pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e act<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs2ff\">take<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n over a s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ore im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate tim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ef<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me. Fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs300\">sig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fica<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt esti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y aris<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es in respe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>of deter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs301\">the recove<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts and th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e incu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs302\"><span class=\"_ _341\">as pa</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of the progr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me. Si<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>can<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t assum<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons have bee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls87 ws96 gs303\">made inc<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>luding: </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs304\"> <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">Reass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of the usef<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ul li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ves of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>store fix<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ets an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs305\">closu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re date<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s.</div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs306\"> <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">Esti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion in resp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of the exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d shor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>-te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs307\">va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">lue i</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>use<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, inclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng assu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mpt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns with reg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ard to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs308\"><span class=\"_ _341\">of tr</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>adi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng as wel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l as <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ges to futu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re sale<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, gros<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s margin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs309\">an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">d op</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g costs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.</div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs30a\"> <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">Esti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion of the sal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e procee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds for fre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>old sto<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch is </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs30b\">de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent up<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on loc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c fac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>to<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>tim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>of like<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs30c\">an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d futu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re chang<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he UK reta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il prop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y marke<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t valuat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs30d\"> <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">Esti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion of the valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on paym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s requ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>for<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs30e\">leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>old sto<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re exit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, which is dep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt on a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>um<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>to<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _1\"></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs30f\">in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g the ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tent of mod<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e store, th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ms of </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs310\">the l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e agre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t, an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f the p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs311\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ump<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ike<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly to have a mater<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs312\">closu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">re date</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and chan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ges to futu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re sale<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s. Se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e notes 5 <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d 1<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs313\"><span class=\"_ _341\">for f</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ur<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r deta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h16 ff1c5 fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs314\">Im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent of prop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y, <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt and equ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ip<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs315\">Prop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y, pla<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d eq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uip<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt are re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wed f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>irm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t if<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs316\">even<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts or c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>han<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in ci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rcums<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nces i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ica<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te that t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>arr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>yi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs317\">am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t may <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ot be recover<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le. Wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en a review for imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt is </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs318\">con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>duc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d, the recove<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>is dete<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rmi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d base<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on the </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs319\">hi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ghe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r of va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e and f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ess co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sts to s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>el<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs31a\">use m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ires t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p to dete<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ine a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs31b\">ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>um<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ptio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns in rela<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e cash flow proje<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns over the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs31c\">thre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-ye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d (wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ich i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s a key sou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rce of<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs31d\">est<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ima<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n uncer<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y), the lon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m grow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th rate to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>be app<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs31e\">beyo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s three<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ear pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od and the ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sk-a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uste<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ax<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs31f\">dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>coun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t rate used to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>coun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t the assum<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h flows to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rese<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _1\"></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs320\">va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue. S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e note 15 fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s on t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sum<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ptio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls88 ws97 gs321\">and asso<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ciated sensitiv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ities.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h16 ff1c5 fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1c ws1f gs322\">Post<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>-retir<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ement <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>benefits<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs323\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e deter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>min<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on of pens<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion net inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t incom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e and the defi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs324\">be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fit obl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on of the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s defin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fit pen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs325\">de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s on th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on of ce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mpti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs326\">dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>coun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t rate, infl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on rate and mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>rate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s. Di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ffere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s aris<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs327\">fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m act<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ual ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ces or fut<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure chan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>in assu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mpt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns wil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l be </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs328\">refle<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted in subse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iod<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e fair va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue of unqu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ote<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs329\">inves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n tota<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts is e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs32a\">cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>era<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e estim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ates provi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he mana<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r of </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs32b\">the i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nvest<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt or f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d. S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e note 11 for f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ur<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s on th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs32c\">imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>han<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e key ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ump<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ates<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h16 ff1c5 fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs32d\">Rem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>O<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>do cont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt consi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls88 ws97 gs32e\">Conting<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent consider<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ation, resulting from the investme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt in Ocado<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs32f\">Reta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il L<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>imi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, is re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d at f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e at ea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch rep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g date<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs330\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e fair va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue of the contin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt consi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion has be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs331\">usi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng the ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted pres<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent val<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue techn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue and is bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed on </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs332\">pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y wei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ghti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng pos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le scen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ios and ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>plyi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs333\">ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>prop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate disco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt rate to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>refle<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t the timin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he pos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs334\">paym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t. The G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup has cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ios refle<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs335\">cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rent m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ket un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y, taki<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nto accou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt O<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>do Ret<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs336\">Li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d\u2019s m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ost re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cent t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>din<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g up<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>date i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n Ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rch 2023<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs337\">dete<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>\u00a364<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7m <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r: \u00a3172.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6m). See no<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>21 </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs338\">for f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div>2  SEGMENT<span class=\"_ _e\"></span>AL <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>INFORMA<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>TION<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>IFR<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S 8 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>O<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g Seg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts req<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s ope<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng seg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>to be iden<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed on the basi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l repo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g on compo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>of the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> that are reg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>revi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ewe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e chief op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g deci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>make<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>llo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cate reso<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>urces to the segm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s their pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e chief op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g deci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ake<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r has bee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n iden<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed as the E<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xecu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tive Co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mmi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tee. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Exe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cuti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve Comm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e reviews th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Group<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g in o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r to ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ess p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>llo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cate re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rces ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ross e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ach o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s repor<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g seg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>men<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts have there<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fore be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>enti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d as follow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s: <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">UK Cloth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing &amp; Hom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e \u2013 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es the retai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng of wome<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nswe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>, mens<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>, lin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e, kid<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>swe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar and ho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me prod<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s throug<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h UK retai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l </span>store<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne. <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">UK Foo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d \u2013 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s the result<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he UK reta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il foo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d busin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, UK Fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od fr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>anc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>his<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ope<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and UK supp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in ser<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ice<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span>fol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>low<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g five <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>mai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n categ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ies<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: protein de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>dai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>; prod<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uce; amb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt and in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>store bake<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>; mea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ls<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, des<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t and frozen; and hos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d \u201c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>Fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the M<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ove\u201d; a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ale<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s to Oc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o Reta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il L<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>imi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">Inter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al \u2013 consis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts of Mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ks and Sp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cer own<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed bu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ses in Europe an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d Asia an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d the inter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al fra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>his<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e oper<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.</span> <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">Oca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>do \u2013 inclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>des th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s share of profit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s or <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es from the inves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent in Oca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>do Reta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il Lim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Ot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>bu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ess ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d oper<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng seg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, inc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing M&amp;<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S Ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nk and M&amp;<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S Ene<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rgy, <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d prese<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nted in \u201c<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s\u201d. <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>F<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>come an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d costs are not allo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts as each is mana<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>cen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d basis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Exe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cuti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve Comm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e asses<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>of the ope<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g segm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s base<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>easu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uste<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d ope<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">is me</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>asu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt basi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s exclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>des the eff<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts of adju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing item<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s from the op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>era<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g segm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e follow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g is <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>an ana<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lysis of the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s revenu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e and result<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>:<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>52 we<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ek<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed 1 A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il 2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>023<span class=\"_ _21d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb\">52 we<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ek<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d 2 A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il 202<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>UK Clothing &amp; Hom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>UK Foo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>International<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Ocado<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>All <span class=\"ls1 ws0\"> </span>other segments<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Group<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>UK Clothing &amp; Ho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>UK Fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>International<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Ocado<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>All <span class=\"_ _d\"></span> other segments<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Sales<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>15<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _1b\"> </span><span class=\"ls1ec ws21b\">7,<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _c3\"> </span><span class=\"ls7b wsa8\">1,0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>55.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _b8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _20a\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _c\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls15 ws80\">11,988.0<span class=\"_ _7\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls22 ws8f\">3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>332<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _1b\"> </span><span class=\"ls66 ws76\">6,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>639.6<span class=\"_ _98\"> </span><span class=\"ls119 ws136\">9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _25\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _e7\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _c\"> </span></span></span>10,9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>09.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></span>Reven<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _186\"> </span><span class=\"ls7b wsa8\">3,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>658<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _1b\"> </span><span class=\"ls1ec ws21b\">7,<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _2b\"> </span></span>1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,055<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0<span class=\"_ _b8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _e7\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _1f\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls12b ws14e\">11<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>93<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _6\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls20 ws2b\">3,30<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8.3<span class=\"_ _1b\"> </span><span class=\"ls66 ws76\">6,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>639.6<span class=\"_ _98\"> </span><span class=\"ls119 ws136\">9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _25\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _e7\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ls67 ws5\">1<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>0,885.<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>Adj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g pro<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>fit/<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>(loss<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>323<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _12f\"> </span><span class=\"ls40 ws43\">248<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0<span class=\"_ _10d\"> </span><span class=\"ls120 ws144\">84.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _1c\"> </span><span class=\"ls87 ws96\">(29.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5)<span class=\"_ _47\"> </span><span class=\"ls32 ws7\">(0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _15\"> </span><span class=\"ls72 ws4c\">626<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.6<span class=\"_ _9b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls73 ws82\">33<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.7<span class=\"_ _a1\"> </span><span class=\"ls119 ws136\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _b4\"> </span><span class=\"ls15 ws80\">73.6<span class=\"_ _172\"> </span><span class=\"ls21 wsed\">13<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9<span class=\"_ _29\"> </span>13<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _a7\"> </span><span class=\"ls2c ws2c\">70<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>Financ<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>e inc<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ome be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fore adj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ms<span class=\"_ _123\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls8 ws13\">5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _21e\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls125 ws149\">28.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce costs bef<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> adjusting items<span class=\"_ _21f\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls89 wsb3\">(2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>02<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _220\"> </span></span><span class=\"lsd5 wse8\">(214<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fit/(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>los<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s) bef<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x and adj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> items<span class=\"_ _68\"> </span><span class=\"ls131 ws158\">32<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _12f\"> </span><span class=\"ls40 ws43\">248<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0<span class=\"_ _10d\"> </span><span class=\"ls120 ws144\">84.8<span class=\"_ _221\"> </span><span class=\"ls87 ws96\">(29.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5)<span class=\"_ _47\"> </span><span class=\"ls32 ws7\">(0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5)<span class=\"_ _1c\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws83\">482<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.0<span class=\"_ _9b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls73 ws82\">33<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.7<span class=\"_ _a1\"> </span><span class=\"ls119 ws136\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _b4\"> </span><span class=\"ls15 ws80\">73.6<span class=\"_ _172\"> </span><span class=\"ls21 wsed\">13<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9<span class=\"_ _29\"> </span>13<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _a0\"> </span><span class=\"ls8f wsa0\">522<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>Adjusting items <span class=\"_ _184\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls73 ws82\">(6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3)<span class=\"_ _6a\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls8f wsa0\">(<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>131.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Pr<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ofit<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>/(lo<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ss<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>) be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">re t</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ax<span class=\"_ _7b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls131 ws158\">323<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _12f\"> </span><span class=\"ls40 ws43\">248<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0<span class=\"_ _10d\"> </span><span class=\"ls120 ws144\">84.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _1c\"> </span><span class=\"ls87 ws96\">(29.5)<span class=\"_ _14d\"> </span><span class=\"ls32 ws7\">(0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5)<span class=\"_ _18\"> </span><span class=\"ls9 ws145\">475<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _9b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls73 ws82\">33<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.7<span class=\"_ _a1\"> </span><span class=\"ls119 ws136\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _b4\"> </span><span class=\"ls15 ws80\">73.6<span class=\"_ _172\"> </span><span class=\"ls21 wsed\">13<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9<span class=\"_ _29\"> </span>13<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _a3\"> </span><span class=\"ls2c ws2c\">3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>91.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>1 <span class=\"_ _20\"> </span>Sa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s is reve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e sta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r to adj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r UK Clo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng &amp; Ho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me br<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>si<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gnm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt sa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les of \u00a35<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7m (la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st ye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a323<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m).<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2 <span class=\"_ _12\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _1a\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>/(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>los<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s) is stat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed as gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ofi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t less op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g cos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r to adj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ms<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. At rep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt leve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l cos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts are al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d whe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly att<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e or ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on an app<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te cost dr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ver fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r the cos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. 2  SEG<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>M<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>EN<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>AL IN<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>FOR<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>MA<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>T<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>IO<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>N <span class=\"ff1bd ls1 ws0\">CONTINUED<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Other segmental information<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>52 we<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ek<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed 1 A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il 2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>023<span class=\"_ _21d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb\">52 we<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ek<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d 2 A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il 202<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>UK Clothing &amp; Hom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>UK <span class=\"_ _d\"></span><span class=\"ff1ba\"> </span>Food<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>International<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Ocado<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>All <span class=\"ls1 ws0\"> </span>other segments<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Group<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>UK Clothing &amp; Ho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>UK <span class=\"_ _1\"></span><span class=\"ff1bb\"> </span>Food<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>International<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Ocado<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>All <span class=\"_ _d\"></span> other segments<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Additions t<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y, <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls1 ws0\"> </span>and equipment, <span class=\"_ _341\">and in</span><span class=\"_ _1\"></span>tangible <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>assets (<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>exclud<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ing goodwill and rig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ht<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>of-use assets<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>170<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _d3\"> </span><span class=\"ls8 ws13\">221<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _ae\"> </span><span class=\"ls87 ws96\">29.9<span class=\"_ _b7\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _20a\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _1d\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls72 ws4c\">421<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _bd\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls21 wsed\">13<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _45\"> </span><span class=\"ls73 ws82\">163<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _14b\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f ws7f\">18.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _b8\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _e7\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _15\"> </span><span class=\"lsd5 wse8\">321.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ciat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n and<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> amortisation<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>1,2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _df\"> </span><span class=\"ls1ef ws21d\">(<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>74<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span><span class=\"ls81 ws92\">(35<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7)<span class=\"_ _d3\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _20a\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls89 wsb3\">(578.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _a7\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls118 ws135\">(2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>68<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _16\"> </span><span class=\"ls9 ws145\">(24<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>8)<span class=\"_ _cc\"> </span><span class=\"ls8 ws13\">(35<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0)<span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _20a\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _1d\"> </span></span></span></span>(551.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span>Impairment charges, impairment re<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>versals an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">d ass</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et wri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>off<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>10.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _bf\"> </span><span class=\"ls8 ws13\">6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _e4\"> </span><span class=\"ls16 ws14\">(1.9)<span class=\"_ _3f\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _20a\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _1c9\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls62 wsbc\">14<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _ec\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls119 ws136\">(<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _3b\"> </span><span class=\"ls73 ws82\">1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.7<span class=\"_ _d1\"> </span><span class=\"ls89 wsb3\">(8.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0)<span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _20a\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _15\"> </span><span class=\"ls7b wsa8\">(3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4.5)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>1 <span class=\"_ _20\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _1a\"></span>T<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se cos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are all<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e they ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e dire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tly at<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ut<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere cos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are not di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly at<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ut<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on is ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de to eac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed on an ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate cos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t dr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2 <span class=\"_ _12\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _1a\"></span>I<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s \u00a33.1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a30.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2m) de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s on inve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and lia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ies<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, inclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng inves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts in ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ates an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>joi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt ventu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, are not disclo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sed be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>use th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ey are <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ot repo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _341\">to, or revi</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ewe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>, the Exe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cut<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive Com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>3  EXPENSE ANAL<span class=\"_ _11\"></span>YSIS<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2023<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>To<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>To<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Reven<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _222\"> </span><span class=\"ls12b ws14e\">11<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>93<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _d3\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls67 ws5\">10,885.<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Cos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of sa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _223\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1ec ws21b\">(<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _d3\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls116 ws133\">(<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>7,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _12\"> </span>3<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ros<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _224\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1e7 ws95\">4,<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>144.<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _c3\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls125 ws149\">3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,75<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Selling and<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> administ<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>rative expens<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>es <span class=\"_ _225\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1c ws1f\">(3,609.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _3b\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls9 ws145\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>24<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Other operat<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ing inc<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ome<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _226\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba lsef ws100\">23.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _14b\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls118 ws135\">8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>are of re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts of O<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>do Re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l Li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _227\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls62 wsbc\">(43<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>5)<span class=\"_ _82\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1f ws7f\">(18<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g profit<span class=\"_ _228\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls115 ws132\">515<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _99\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls125 ws149\">572.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e figure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ove inclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de \u00a311<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a3136<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m) <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>jus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g item charg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es with<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g profit (see note 5). Thes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e are <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ana<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lyse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d agai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nst the cate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>go<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es of cost of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ale<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s (<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>\u00a3nil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>; la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a317<span class=\"_ _e\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0m gai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n), <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d admi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tive ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es (\u00a3103.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8m; la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>:<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> \u00a3155.9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m), <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>era<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g incom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e (<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>\u00a36.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m; las<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year: \u00a33<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m) <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sult<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Oc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o Retai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l Limite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d (\u00a314.0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m; las<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a332.5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m).<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e sell<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g and adm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ini<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>str<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ses are fur<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r analys<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>low<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>:<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2023<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>To<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>To<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Emp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>loyee cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>1,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>546<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _25\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls122 ws147\">1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>42<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Occupancy c<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>osts<span class=\"_ _229\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls131 ws158\">463<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1c ws1f\">34<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4.3<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Rep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tena<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce of p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _22a\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls12b ws14e\">111<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _20a\"> </span></span><span class=\"lsdc ws5f\">12<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ciat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n, amo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on and as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and wri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>off<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>574<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _22b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls88 wse5\">586<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.4<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>IT co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _22c\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls66 ws76\">228<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.6<span class=\"_ _ae\"> </span></span><span class=\"lsdc ws5f\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>12.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rket<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sts<span class=\"_ _22d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls66 ws76\">220.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls82 wse\">20<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Other c<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>osts<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>3<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>46<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _169\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls118 ws135\">3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>49<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g and adm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _22e\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1c ws1f\">3,609.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _ef\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls9 ws145\">3<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>24<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>1 <span class=\"_ _20\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _1a\"></span>T<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e an add<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l \u00a358<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a365.1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m) emp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>loye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e cos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cord<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n cost of sa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e agg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e remu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>los<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in no<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">te 10A</span><span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2 <span class=\"_ _12\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _1a\"></span>I<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s \u00a30.2m (<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st ye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a30.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2m) dep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d \u00a32.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9m (<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a3ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l) imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed on inv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>3   <span class=\"_ _1a\"></span>I<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s cos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h as lo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l fe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Adj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g item<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s cate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>go<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ris<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ini<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>str<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r ana<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lyse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d as em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ploye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s \u00a319.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0m (<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year \u00a30.1m); occu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y costs \u00a38.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r: \u00a35.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9m); dep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, amor<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on and ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d write<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>off<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s \u00a3<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>43.0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a3<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9m);<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d other cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s \u00a333<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m (la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a385.0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m).<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span><div class=\"t m1 he0 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls0 ws83 gs368\">4  PRO<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>FIT BE<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>FO<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>RE T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>X<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>T<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>IO<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>N<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs369\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e follow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g items have bee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n inclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in arr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ivi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng at profit be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fore ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on:<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d2 ws141 gs36a\">2023<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d1 ws203 gs36b\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws12f gs36c\">2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gs36d\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs36e\">Ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t fore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ign e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ang<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e los<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ses/(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns)<span class=\"_ _22f\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls81 ws92\">6.7<span class=\"_ _b6\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls86 wsfd\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>14<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs36f\">Cos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of inve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ies re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sed a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s an e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _230\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls21 wsed\">6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>751<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _e2\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls8a ws165\">6,086.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs370\">Write<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of inventor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d as <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _231\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls81 ws92\">266<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0<span class=\"_ _e7\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls119 ws136\">1<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs371\">De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ciat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y, pla<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d eq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uip<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 hd3 ff1bb fsa6 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs372\">1</div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs373\"> <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ls15 ws1\">owned<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> assets<span class=\"_ _20c\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls8 ws13\">310.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls7b wsa8\">290<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.5</span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs374\"> <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ls15 ws1\">righ<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t-of<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>-use asse<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _232\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls8 ws13\">180<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _20a\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls119 ws136\">1<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs375\">Am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ibl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e asset<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _233\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1ec ws21b\">8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _b2\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls73 ws82\">93<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.6<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs376\">Im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and wr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>off<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of intan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and prop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y, <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t and equ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ipm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 hd3 ff1bb fsa6 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs377\">2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs378\">31.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _83\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls118 ws135\">1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs379\">Im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent reve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y, pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ant a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ipm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _113\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls62 wsbc\">(40.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _83\"> </span></span><span class=\"ws13\">(62.1)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls15 ws1 gs37a\">Impairmen<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ts of righ<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>-of<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>-use asse<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _22f\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls62 wsbc\">14<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _16b\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls73 ws82\">25<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.4<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs37b\">Im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent reve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ht<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>of-u<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _14f\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls16 ws14\">(1<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>4.9)<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls125 ws149\">(28<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 hd4 ff1bd fs7 fc0 sc0 ls9a ws13f gs37c\">1 <span class=\"_ _20\"> </span>In<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es \u00a30.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r: \u00a30.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2m) de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on inve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 hd4 ff1bd fs7 fc0 sc0 ls9a ws13f gs37d\">2 <span class=\"_ _12\"> </span>In<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s \u00a32.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9m (<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a3ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l) imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed on inv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs37e\">In<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed in adm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ist<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ses is the aud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>itor<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u2019s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>remu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, inc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ludi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es for audi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t and non<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>au<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dit ser<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>vi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ces<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, payab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs37f\">Com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ny<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>itor De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>loi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>LLP an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d its asso<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ates as follow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s:<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d2 ws141 gs380\">2023<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d1 ws203 gs381\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws12f gs382\">2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gs383\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs384\">An<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l aud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the Com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ny and the conso<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>date<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l state<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts<span class=\"_ _234\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls41 ws156\">2.0<span class=\"_ _95\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls73 ws82\">1.7<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs385\">Aud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it of subsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y comp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ani<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _235\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls81 ws92\">0.7<span class=\"_ _170\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls31 ws6e\">0.6<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs386\">T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al au<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dit fe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _236\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls81 ws92\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _1e8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls7b wsa8\">2.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs387\">Aud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it-re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ces<span class=\"_ _1ce\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls41 ws156\">0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _170\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls31 ws6e\">0.2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs388\">T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al no<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n-a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it ser<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>vi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ces fe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _237\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls41 ws156\">0.3<span class=\"_ _170\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls31 ws6e\">0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs389\">T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al au<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dit an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d non-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>au<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dit se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ces<span class=\"_ _1be\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls41 ws156\">3.0<span class=\"_ _1e8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls7b wsa8\">2.5<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 he0 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls0 ws83 gs38b\">5  ADJ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>U<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>STI<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>NG ITE<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>MS<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs38c\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ota<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l adju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng item<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s repo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted for the 52-wee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d ende<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d 1 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il 2023 is a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et charg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u00a36<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a313<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2m). <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>T<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he adj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs38d\">ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fit befo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re tax to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive at adj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uste<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d profit are:<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1eb ws21a gs38e\">Note<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d2 ws141 gs38f\">2023<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d1 ws203 gs390\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws12f gs391\">2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gs392\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he0 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs393\">In<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in ope<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs394\">Str<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ateg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es \u2013 <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>UK store es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tate<span class=\"_ _238\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls62 ws2f\">15<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, 22<span class=\"_ _10d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls115 ws132\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>51<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3)<span class=\"_ _85\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>61.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs395\">Str<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ateg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es \u2013 <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Str<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l simp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _239\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls81 ws92\">22<span class=\"_ _83\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls89 wsb3\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>16<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _fb\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls40 ws81 gs396\">Strategic<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> programmes \u2013 Organi<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>sation<span class=\"_ _129\"> </span><span class=\"ls2c ws2c\">17<span class=\"_ _20a\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls72 ws4c\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>10.7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _b6\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls86 wsfd\">14.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs397\">Str<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ateg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es \u2013 <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>UK log<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ist<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _23a\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls62 ws2f\">15<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, 22<span class=\"_ _20a\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls72 ws4c\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>10<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5)<span class=\"_ _ae\"> </span></span><span class=\"lsd5 wse8\">21.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs398\">Str<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ateg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s \u2013 Inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l sto<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re closu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _23b\"> </span><span class=\"ls81 ws92\">22<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _4b\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls31 ws6e\">0.4<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs399\">Store i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mpa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt rever<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ls a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _21d\"> </span><span class=\"ls62 ws2f\">15<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, 22<span class=\"_ _e4\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls115 ws132\">15<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _ae\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls31 ws6e\">60.0<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls87 ws95 gs39a\">Acquisit<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ion of<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ist Limited<span class=\"_ _1fd\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls115 ws132\">(2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1)<span class=\"_ _a6\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs39b\">Am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ust<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g as pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e inves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n Oc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o <span class=\"ls1\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls31 ws1c gs39c\">Retail Limit<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls7b wsa8 gs39d\">29 <span class=\"_ _cc\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls62 wsbc\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>14<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _cc\"> </span></span>(32.5)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs39e\">M&amp;<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S B<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rges i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ncu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n to the i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ran<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rovi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _23c\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls32 ws7\">(2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0)<span class=\"_ _84\"> </span></span><span class=\"ws13\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>16<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs39f\">Fra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>str<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _23d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls41 ws156\">0.4<span class=\"_ _16b\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls128 ws14c\">(41<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs3a0\">Di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tly att<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ut<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le gain<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s resulti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng from th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Covid<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-19 pan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mic<span class=\"_ _23e\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _1e0\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls119 ws136\">1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls12b ws14e gs3a1\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>111<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _9a\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb lsaa ws1a\">(136.8<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 he0 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs3a2\">In<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in net fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e/(cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1c ws2 gs3a3\">Remeas<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>urement<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> of Ocado R<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>etail<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> Limit<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ed c<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ontingent c<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>onsideration<span class=\"_ _23f\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls72 ws4c\">108<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _167\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls15 ws80\">5.6<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs3a4\">Ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ance cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s incu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t Limi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted def<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red and cont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>era<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _240\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls81 ws92\">(2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8)<span class=\"_ _fb\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls72 ws4c gs3a5\">105<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _1e8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls15 ws80\">5.6<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs3a6\">Adj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fit bef<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re tax<span class=\"_ _241\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls73 ws82\">(6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3)<span class=\"_ _b3\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls8f wsa0\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>131<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h1a ff1c0 fsb fc0 sc0 ls28 ws0 gs3a7\">Str<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gic p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es \u2013 UK s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>to<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tate (\u00a351.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3m)<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs3a8\">In Nove<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er 2016, the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up ann<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ced a strate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c progr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsf<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>orm an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d rotate the UK store est<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate with the over<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l obje<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tive<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs3a9\"><span class=\"_ _341\">to imp</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rove our store est<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et our custo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs\u2019 nee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup inc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red charg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es of \u00a38<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>70m up to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il 2023 unde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r this<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs3aa\">pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>amm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e pri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ily rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>clo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sure cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s asso<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ciate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d with sto<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res ide<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d as <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of the stra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>teg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic tran<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sfo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ans<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs3ab\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p has recogn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>harg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u00a3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>51.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3m in the per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in relat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>to those store<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s iden<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed as par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of the rotati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs3ac\">pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ima<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>refle<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts the late<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st vie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tore closu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re pla<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns and late<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ump<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns for esti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d store closure cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, as wel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l as <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>harg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs3ad\">rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent of bui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ldin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gs and fix<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ture<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and fit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, and dep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on as a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ult of shor<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ten<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing the us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l econ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>omi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c life<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs3ae\"><span class=\"_ _341\">of sto</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res base<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on the most rece<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt app<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roved ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it routes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs3af\">Fur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rges rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the clos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure and rotat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion of the UK store est<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate are antici<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d over the nex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t ei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ght year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s as <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he prog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs3b0\">pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gres<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ses<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the qua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch is subje<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ang<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e throu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>out the pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>amm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d as <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up get<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s greater cer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y of </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs3b1\">circu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mst<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ces that ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in pla<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ake closure fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cial<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly viab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le. Futu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re charg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es wil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l not inclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de Fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>odh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l closure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s at <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs3b2\">even<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y for a bet<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter loc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n, as this is not in the scop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e prog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs3b3\">As a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t 1 Ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 2023<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the tot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al cl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>osure p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e now con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts of 20<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6 s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tores<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, 10<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8 of wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ich h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ave al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>read<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y clo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Fur<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of c.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u00a3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>165m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs3b4\">are esti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d with<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in the ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t eigh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>anc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>br<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g antic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ipate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d total pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e costs sin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce 20<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>16 to c.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u00a31bn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. In addi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n, wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs3b5\">store e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it rou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tes in t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>igh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s lea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to the re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f gai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it, p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>icu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly those re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng to as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ana<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs3b6\">cred<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s will al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>so be reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d with<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in adj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ust<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ms as <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he prog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e. The anti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cip<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated tota<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l progr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>da<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>do not<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs3b7\">in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e any cos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at may a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ris<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n to a fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>30 s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tores cu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntly un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n for c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>losu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ht yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs3b8\">At this sta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se c.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0 stores rema<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in comm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>erci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le and in the event of a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cisi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lose the sto<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re, the exi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t routes are not<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _1\"></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs3b9\">yet cer<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs3ba\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ese cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>rep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d as <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>jus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g items on the basi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s that they are signi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ant in qua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m, rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a str<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gic ini<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tive foc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>use<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs3bb\"><span class=\"_ _341\">on rev</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iew<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g our store est<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate and to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id comp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ara<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y from one pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>amm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e inclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s all stores wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs3bc\">pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>amm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e close<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d b<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>y 2030/31, but charg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es in the year<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>, an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d futu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re charge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d not inclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de Foo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l closure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>at a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ease even<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs3bd\">wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">ere th</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere is opp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ecu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">re a bet</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter loc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls0 ws83 gs3bf\">5  ADJ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>U<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>STI<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>NG ITE<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>MS <span class=\"ff1bd ls1 ws0\">CONTINUED<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h1a ff1c1 fsb fc0 sc0 ls28 ws27 gs3c0\">Str<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gic pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>amm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es \u2013 Struc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l simp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fica<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n (<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u00a3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>16.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m) </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs3c1\">Du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng 2022/<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>23<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mmi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted to a st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>duc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs3c2\"><span class=\"_ _341\">of it</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s ope<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ire to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>si<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y the orga<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs3c3\">an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">d pr</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ior<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>mit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iga<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>cost in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>creas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es face<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he bus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ine<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _1\"></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs3c4\"><span class=\"_ _341\">As p</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of this obj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve, a thoro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ugh revi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ew has bee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n per<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs3c5\">rest<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure and ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ght size the orga<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on with an in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-ye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar focu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s on </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs3c6\">the s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e, th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs3c7\">in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red \u00a31<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3m of co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e revi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ew of s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ture<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s has<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs3c8\">resu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lted i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n a red<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on of c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.700 ro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les ve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rsu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cros<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s centr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs3c9\">sup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t cen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tres<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t and s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ith a c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>harg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of \u00a316<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs3ca\">reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ily fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r red<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cy a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs3cb\">ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d with thes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e chan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ges<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The prov<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on is exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>to be </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs3cc\">fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lly ut<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d dur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g 2023/24. Fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er ch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>arge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of c.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a317<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>m are<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs3cd\">ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted in 2023/24 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing the tota<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l progr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me cost to </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls0 ws83 gs3ce\">c.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u00a3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>33.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4m.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs3cf\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ese cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>to be adjus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng items as the cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs3d0\">par<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he str<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ateg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e, sign<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue and wou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs3d1\">dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t the yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-ye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y of the busi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h1a ff1c0 fsb fc0 sc0 ls4d ws57 gs3d2\">Strateg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic progr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>amme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s \u2013 Organis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ation (\u00a310.7<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>m) </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs3d3\">Du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng 2016/17<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>, th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nno<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ced a w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ngi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>trate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs3d4\">revi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ew acros<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>a numb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er of areas of the busi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch inclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d UK<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs3d5\">org<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ani<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me to cen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r Lon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>do<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n He<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs3d6\">Offi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce fun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns into one bui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ldi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>In the pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, an <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls2c ws2c gs3d7\">cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rge of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u00a310<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7m <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a314.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3m impa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>irm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _d\"></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs3d8\">rever<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l). Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>late<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s to the u<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g of as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mpti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ket<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs3d9\">fluc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons over the li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fe of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the sub<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>prev<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sly close<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d offices<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs3da\">T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng our Lon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>don He<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad Offi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce fun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s into </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs3db\">on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e build<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g incur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red to date are <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u00a397m. Any <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ture cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rges/<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs3dc\">rever<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ls w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate to th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e up<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ump<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rket<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs3dd\">fluc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons over the li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fe of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the sub<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et lease to Septe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er 204<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs3de\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ese ch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>arg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es are re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d as ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>jus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ms as t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hey are<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs3df\">sig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fica<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt in valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e, rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a str<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ateg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic ini<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tiat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive, are not<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs3e0\">cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>to be norm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g costs of the busi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and are<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs3e1\">cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iste<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ith th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sclos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure of cos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>revi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sly reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h1a ff1c0 fsb fc0 sc0 ls28 ws0 gs3e2\">Str<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gic p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es \u2013 UK l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>og<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ist<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s (\u00a310.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5m) </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs3e3\">In 2017<span class=\"_ _e\"></span>/<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>18<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, as p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f the p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>revi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ous<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly ann<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d lon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs3e4\">pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>amm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>siti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a sin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ier UK dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>utio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n net<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rk<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs3e5\">the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>no<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ced th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f a new C<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>loth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g &amp; Ho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs3e6\">dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ibu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n centre in Welha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m Gre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, Her<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rdsh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ire. A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs3e7\">resu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lt, t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p ann<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d the c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>losu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re of t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wo e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs3e8\">dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ibu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n centres<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. In Febr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y 2020, <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t phase of the sing<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs3e9\">tie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>amm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e wa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e closu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re of t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wo f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs3ea\">dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ibu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n centres acro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss 2020<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>/<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>21 and 202<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>1/22.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs3eb\">In Jan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y 2023, the closu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n centre was<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs3ec\">an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d for 20<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>23/24. A net charg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u00a31<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5m has be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs3ed\">reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, reflec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng the vie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d closure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs3ee\">cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s. Total p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ram<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me cos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts to d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate are \u00a3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>28.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4m w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ith f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r net<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs3ef\">cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rges of \u00a330<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2m exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d over <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t two fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs3f0\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ese cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rges are rep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d as <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ust<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ms on the basis that<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs3f1\">they are sig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt in quan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tum<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, rela<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>trate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c initi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs3f2\">foc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>use<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on review<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g our UK logi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cs net<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o aid </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs3f3\">comp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y from on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h1a ff1c1 fsb fc0 sc0 ls28 ws27 gs3f4\">Stor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e impai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, impa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt revers<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and prop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y </div><div class=\"t m1 h1a ff1c0 fsb fc0 sc0 ls4e ws26 gs3f5\">charges (\u00a315.1<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>m cred<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs3f6\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p has recogn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>umb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>arg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es and cred<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>its in the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs3f7\">pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sso<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ith t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>yi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ms of p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y, </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls87 ws95 gs3f8\">plant and equipment. </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs3f9\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p has per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent test<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sed on the la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>test<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs3fa\">Bo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ard app<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roved bu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et and thre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e year pla<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n fut<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure cash flow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs3fb\">pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>jec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s for UK and Inter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al store<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s (<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>din<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g thos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e stores<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs3fc\">that have be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en capt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d as <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of the UK store est<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs3fd\">pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>amm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e). <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>As a result<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, store imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt testi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng has ide<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs3fe\">store<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he cu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d ant<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>icip<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ture p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>man<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce do<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs3ff\">not s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>upp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e car<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e sto<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. A cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rge of \u00a31<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs400\">(l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a32.9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m) <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s bee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n incur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ima<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>in resp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs401\">imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ets a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ith t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e sto<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. In a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ddi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n, a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs402\">cred<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it of \u00a333.1m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year: \u00a363.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4m) has bee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n recog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed for the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs403\">rever<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l of sto<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red in p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rev<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs404\">revi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sed fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ture ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh flow proje<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns more than sup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs405\">ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g value of the store<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, refle<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g improve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d trad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs406\">ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s comp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>are<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to thos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sum<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed at t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs407\">Refe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r to note 15 fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s on t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>men<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs408\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e charge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s/credit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s have bee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>cl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed as an adju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng item on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs409\">the bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is of the signi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ant qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>antu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rge/cred<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it in the </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs40a\">pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od to th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e resu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lts o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up. A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ny fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ture c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>harg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r revers<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs40b\">rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng to s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tores p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>revi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ous<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>aire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>jus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ms wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs40c\">cont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>inu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e recogn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hin adj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g items in lin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e with the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs40d\">or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>igi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rge. A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ny f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>utu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rges o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r rever<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ls re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g to sto<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs40e\">not p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>revi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sly imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>aire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ith<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>jus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ms or o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs40f\">me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up\u2019s adj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ust<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>item<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s pol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y wil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l be recogn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls20 ws20 gs410\">the u<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>nderlyi<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ng r<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>esults.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h1a ff1c0 fsb fc0 sc0 ls28 ws0 gs411\">Acqu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ist L<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d (\u00a322<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1m)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs412\">On 30 Se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ptem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r 2022 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up comp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lete<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d the acqui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>siti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on of </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs413\">Gi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st Lim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d from Stores<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld Lim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ited<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ubs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>idi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y of The BO<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>C </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs414\">G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup L<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>imi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, as p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of M<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>&amp;<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019 m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ulti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ear p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ram<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me to<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs415\">mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts Fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d sup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ply cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rk to su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>row<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. As<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs416\">par<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p has incu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d \u00a328.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3m of one<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>off<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs417\">cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rges tha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>are not consi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red to be day-to<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ay ope<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs418\">of the busi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ran<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>\u00a36.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8m have bee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n incu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d and<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs419\">\u00a33<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3m of othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r costs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, main<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly retentio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n bon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>use<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, alo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h \u00a318.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2m </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs41a\">of cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng to th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f our p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs41b\">rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>shi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p with Gis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t Limi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. This was off<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set by a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u00a36<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2m <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>gai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n on </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs41c\">barg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n purcha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se. Se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e note 31 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r fur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs41d\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ese cos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>jus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ms as th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ey re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>late to a m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ajo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs41e\">tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n and<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, but for the tran<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n, the bus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ine<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss wou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld not </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs41f\">have incu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d thes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e c<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and as a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ult are not consi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red to be </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs420\">no<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l ope<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he bus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ine<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Fur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs421\">in 2023/24 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n rela<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e acqui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>siti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, such as retenti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on bon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h1a ff1c1 fsb fc0 sc0 ls28 ws27 gs422\">Am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion and f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air val<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue adju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts ari<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>si<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng as par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h1a ff1c1 fsb fc0 sc0 ls28 ws27 gs423\">inves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt in Oca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>do Retai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l Limi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted (\u00a314.0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs424\">Int<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ets of \u00a336<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m were acqui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red as par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _1\"></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs425\">inves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n Oc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o Reta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il L<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>imi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n 2019<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>/<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>20 rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing to t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs426\">Oc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o bran<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d and acqu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d custom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hip<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ese<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs427\">int<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les are bei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d over <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir use<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l econo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c lives<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs428\"><span class=\"_ _341\">of 10 \u2013 </span><span class=\"_ _1\"></span>40 years wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th an amor<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on charg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u00a3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>17<span class=\"_ _e\"></span>.1m recog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs429\"><span class=\"_ _341\">in th</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d and a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated def<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x credit of \u00a33<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1m.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs42a\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>harg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es in th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ax<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs42b\">li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y are <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s share of the profit or loss of<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs42c\">the as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>so<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ciate and are consi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red to be adjus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng items as they are<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs42d\">bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed on jud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s abo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ut thei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e and econ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>omi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c life an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>are<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs42e\">not re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated to th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lyin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce. T<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs42f\">cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rges are rep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d as <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ust<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ms on the basis that th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ey are </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs430\">sig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fica<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt in quan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tum an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>to aid compa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m one per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs431\"><span class=\"_ _341\">to the ne</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h1a ff1c0 fsb fc0 sc0 ls39 ws47 gs432\">M&amp;S Bank charges<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> incurred in relation<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> to<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> insurance <span class=\"ls1 ws0\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h1a ff1c1 fsb fc0 sc0 ls39 ws3b gs433\">mis-selling <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>provisions<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> (<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u00a32<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0m<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws144 gs434\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as an e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>omi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t in Ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rk<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r Fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs435\">Se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ices plc (tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing as M&amp;<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S Ban<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k), a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d subsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y of </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs436\">HS<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>B<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>C UK Ban<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k plc, by way <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>Re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ip Agre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent that<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs437\">ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>itl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a 50% sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts of M&amp;S Ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nk af<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs438\">ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>prop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oes n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ot sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>are i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n any los<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ses o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs439\">M&amp;<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S Ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nk and is not obl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ref<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>und any profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t share recei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ved<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs43a\">fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m HS<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>BC<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, alth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gh fut<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure inco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me may be impa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted by </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs43b\">sig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fica<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt one<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>off de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>duc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs43c\">Si<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce the year en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d 3<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>1 De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r 20<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>10, M&amp;<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S Ban<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k has recog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs43d\">in its aud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l statem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts an esti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d liab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y for redre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs43e\">to custom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>in resp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of possi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e mis-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing of fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs43f\">pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s profit sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re and fee inco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me from M&amp;<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S Ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nk<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs440\">has be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en red<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ded<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the est<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ima<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted lia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y in<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div>bot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h the curre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt and pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ior year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s. In li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h the account<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> treat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r the Re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hip A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re is a c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ap on t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>arg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es that can be off<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set aga<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t the profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>any<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e year<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>, wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>by excess li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s carr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d for<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ard are ded<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s futu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re profit sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re from M&amp;<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S Ban<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The ded<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> in the pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d is \u00a32.0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a316<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m). Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e treat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is in a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tems i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ine w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h prev<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rges i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on to s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tle<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of PP<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>I cl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>aim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d alth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gh i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t is recu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g, it is signi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ant in qua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he conte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he total<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rges re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or PP<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>I mis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>el<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng to da<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te and i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s not<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d repre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive of t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he no<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>for<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce of<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up. A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly noted<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e the A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ugu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st 2019 de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e to ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oten<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l mis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>el<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng cl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ims h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as now p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d, cos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g to the es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated lia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y for redres<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e. The<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> tota<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l charge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s recogn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed in adju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng item<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s since Se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ptem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r 20<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>12<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> for PPI is \u00a3324.7m <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch excee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds the tota<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l offse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t agai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nst profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u00a3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>255.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8m to date <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d this defi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cit wil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l be ded<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hare of fut<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts from M&amp;<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S Ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nk<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Fran<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>chi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing (\u00a30.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4m cred<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it) In Se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ptem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r 202<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>1 th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Group an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>no<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d the closure of 1<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>1 fran<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> store<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Fra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce in respo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nse to increa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d EU <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>orde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r costs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>, th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed a ch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>arg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of \u00a310<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3m fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> closu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re costs in 2021<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>/<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>22. A <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>prov<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on relea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se of \u00a3<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4m has be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d dur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g the p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n to th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e store<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in Fra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. <span class=\"_ _341\">No f</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ut<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure costs are ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e costs/credi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts are consi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>be adj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g items as they are on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>off in natu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re and sign<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ific<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ota<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e result<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to the I<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rna<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l seg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Remeasurement<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> of contingent<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> consideration including discount<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> unwind (\u00a31<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>08<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0m credit)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Conting<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent consider<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ation, resulting from the investme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt in Ocado<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Reta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il L<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>imi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, is re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d at f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e at ea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch rep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g date<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th the chan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ges in fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e recog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed in profit or loss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Dur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g 2021<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>/<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>22, \u00a3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>33<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8m of co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sid<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>led<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>llo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>win<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> the ach<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ieve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of the first and se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce target<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. A cred<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it of \u00a3108<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m has bee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n recogn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed in the per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d, rep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rese<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> the reva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>luat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion of the conti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>era<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n payab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u00a36<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4.7m (\u00a357<span class=\"_ _e\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m plu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rest). S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e note 21 fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e chan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e is c<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o be an <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>jus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g item as <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>it rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ates to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> major t<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ransac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tion<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> and c<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>onsequently<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> is not c<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>onsidered rep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rese<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tive o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f the n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mal o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>era<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ance o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e remea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt wil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l be recogn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in adju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng items unt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l conti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt consi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>paym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ete<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rmi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>2024<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>/<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>25<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce cos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts incu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t Limit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed def<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d and con<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>tingent consideration<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> (\u00a32.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8m)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, resu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rom th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e acq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on of G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t Li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d, i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld at am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t the co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>era<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n is rem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d at f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e at ea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch rep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th the chan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ges in fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e recog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed in profit or loss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. A <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> of \u00a32.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8m has be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en recog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sed in the pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, repres<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>coun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t unw<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d of th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e def<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sid<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d reva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of the cont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t c<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n payab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le. Se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e note 21 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r fur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r det<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ls<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. T<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>scou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>win<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e is co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> to be an <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ust<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m as <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t relate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a maj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or tran<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntly is n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ot cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d rep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rese<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive of t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce of th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up. T<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt u<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nwi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> rem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>easu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll be reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ust<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ms unti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l the final<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> paym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re mad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in 2025/26<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span><div class=\"t m1 he0 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs442\">6  FIN<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ANCE<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> INC<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>OME/<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>(CO<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>STS)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d2 ws141 gs443\">2023<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d1 ws203 gs444\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws12f gs445\">2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gs446\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs447\">Ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nk and oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rest rece<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _242\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls66 ws76\">22<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _16c\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls73 ws82\">3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs448\">Ot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ance in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>come<span class=\"_ _23d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls41 ws156\">0.9<span class=\"_ _167\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls0 ws83\">5.9<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs449\">Pen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n net finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce incom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e (<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ee note 11H)<span class=\"_ _22e\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls81 ws92\">28<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _d1\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls21 wsed\">13.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs44a\">Inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>come of sub<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _1b2\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls120 ws144\">5.6<span class=\"_ _170\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls67 ws5\">5.5<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs44b\">Fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce inco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re adj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ms<span class=\"_ _243\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba\">58<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _13d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls125 ws149\">28<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs44c\">Fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>jus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ms<span class=\"_ _1fb\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls72 ws4c\">10<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0<span class=\"_ _1e8\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls15 ws80\">5.6<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls20 ws20 gs44d\">Finance<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> income<span class=\"_ _20c\"> </span><span class=\"ls82 wse\">166<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _b2\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls0 ws83\">33.9<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs44e\">Ot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ance cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _244\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls89 wsb3\">(6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _ae\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb\">(0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.8)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs44f\">Inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>paya<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>on syn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d bank fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _1eb\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls62 wsbc\">(4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>5)<span class=\"_ _13d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls122 ws147\">(4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs450\">Inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>paya<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>on Me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>diu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>No<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tes<span class=\"_ _227\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls89 wsb3\">(65<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _22b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls72 ws4c\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>79.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs451\">Inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>paya<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>on leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e liab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _245\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls12b ws14e\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>116<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _84\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb lsdc ws5f\">(<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>121<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs452\">Unw<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt on provi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _1c1\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls89 wsb3\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _16b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb\">(3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs453\">Unw<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt on Par<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hip li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ks &amp; <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cer UK Pen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n Sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me (see note 1<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _f1\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls62 wsbc\">(4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3)<span class=\"_ _16b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls122 ws147\">(4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs454\">Fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s bef<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e adju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ms<span class=\"_ _246\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls89 wsb3\">(2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>02<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _b0\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb lsd5 wse8\">(214<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs455\">Fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tems<span class=\"_ _247\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls81 ws92\">(2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8)<span class=\"_ _fb\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls32 ws32 gs456\">Fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _248\"> </span><span class=\"ls87 ws96\">(205.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5)<span class=\"_ _9a\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb lsd5 wse8\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>214.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs457\">Ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _249\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls87 ws96\">(39.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _89\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls1f ws7f\">(18<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws1 gs458\">7  INCOME T<span class=\"_ _e\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>X EX<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>PENSE<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h1a ff1c0 fsb fc0 sc0 ls4d ws57 gs459\">A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>axatio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n charge<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d2 ws141 gs45a\">2023<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d1 ws203 gs45b\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws12f gs45c\">2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gs45d\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he0 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs45e\">Cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt tax<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs45f\">UK cor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x on <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts for the yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r at <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>19<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>% (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: 19%<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs460\">\u2013 cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rent y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ear<span class=\"_ _24a\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1ec ws21b\">6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _13d\"> </span></span><span class=\"lsaa ws1a\">66.8<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs461\">\u2013 ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>jus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _24b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls81 ws92\">(3.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8)<span class=\"_ _b2\"> </span></span><span class=\"ws13\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs462\">UK cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rent ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x<span class=\"_ _24c\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls131 ws158\">63<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _9d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls72 ws4c\">65<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls87 ws95 gs463\">Overseas c<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>urrent taxat<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs464\">\u2013 cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rent y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ear<span class=\"_ _24d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls87 ws96\">9.9<span class=\"_ _1e8\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls66 ws76\">9.6<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs465\">\u2013 ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>jus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _24b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls40 ws43\">(3.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6)<span class=\"_ _d1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls7b wsa8\">2.2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs466\">T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt tax<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _24e\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls21 wsed\">70<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _b4\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls119 ws136\">7<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs467\">De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ax<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs468\">\u2013 orig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n and revers<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al of temp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y diff<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nces<span class=\"_ _23a\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls81 ws92\">26<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _8a\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls86 wsfd\">14<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs469\">\u2013 ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>jus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _1f0\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ws13\">8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _1e8\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls73 ws82\">0.7<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs46a\">\u2013 cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es in t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ax r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _244\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1d3 ws81\">6.5<span class=\"_ _9e\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls4e ws58\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>10.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs46b\">T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x (<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ee no<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te 23)<span class=\"_ _24f\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls2c ws2c\">41<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _178\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls118 ws135\">5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs46c\">T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e tax ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _250\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls12b ws14e\">111<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _b4\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls82 wse\">82.7<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls0 ws0 gs46e\">7 <span class=\"_ _20\"> </span>I<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>NCO<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ME T<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>X EX<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>PEN<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>E <span class=\"ff1bd ls1\">CONTINUED<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h1a ff1c0 fsb fc0 sc0 ls4d ws57 gs46f\">B. T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xation recon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ciliati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs470\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e effec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve tax rate was 23<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.4% (<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: 21.1%) and is exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>low.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d2 ws141 gs471\">2023<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d1 ws203 gs472\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws12f gs473\">2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gs474\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs475\">Pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fit bef<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re tax<span class=\"_ _251\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls9 ws145\">475<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _e7\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls2c ws2c\">391<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs476\">Not<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nal ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion at sta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nda<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rd UK corp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n tax rate of 19% (la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: 19%<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _252\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls2 ws18\">90.4<span class=\"_ _209\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls124 ws148\">74<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs477\">De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ciat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d other am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts in rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xed ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s that do not qual<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>if<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x reli<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ef<span class=\"_ _3d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1d3 ws81\">6.2<span class=\"_ _16a\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls119 ws136\">7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs478\">T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x ben<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efit ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng from UK sup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion reg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _23a\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1ec ws21b\">(<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _13d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls86 wsfd\">(6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs479\">Ot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>come an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ses that are not ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le or allo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le for ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x purp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ose<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _253\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls82 wse\">16<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _178\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls118 ws135\">6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs47a\">Jo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>int vent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure resul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts accou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nted for as profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>af<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r tax<span class=\"_ _254\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls11d ws13d\">5.5<span class=\"_ _d1\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls7b wsa8\">(2.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs47b\">Retr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ans<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ef<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>erre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d tax ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s due to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e chan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge in stat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>utor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y U<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>K <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x rates<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _255\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _9e\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls4e ws58\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>10.5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs47c\">Im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of tax rate diff<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _1b1\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls120 ws144\">6.6<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs47d\">Ove<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts tax<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed at rates diffe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o those of the UK<span class=\"_ _256\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls41 ws156\">0.4<span class=\"_ _d1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff1bb\">(0.6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs47e\">Move<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt in u<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cogn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed ove<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ax a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ets<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _115\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls41 ws156\">0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs47f\">Adj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts to t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he cu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d def<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ax ch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>arg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es in re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _257\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls11d ws13d\">5.4<span class=\"_ _160\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls0 ws83\">1.9<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls31 ws6e gs480\">Adjusting <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>items:</div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs481\"> <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">UK store and str<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gic pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e impa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts and oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er prop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y charg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es whe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re no <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x reli<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ef </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs482\"><span class=\"_ _341\">is ava</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls81 ws92 gs483\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _1e8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls0 ws83\">3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9</span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs484\"> <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ls8\">Cost i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ncu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cqui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>siti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f Gi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _258\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls120 ws144\">3.6<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span></span></span>\u2013</div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs485\"> <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">Oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er str<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ateg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic prog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e incom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e and exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ses tha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>are not ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le or allo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le for ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x purp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ose<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _5e\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls81 ws92\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _1e8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls7b wsa8\">2.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2</span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs486\"> <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ls8\">Amo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ris<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g as a pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e inves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n Oc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o Reta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il L<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>imi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted<span class=\"_ _f4\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls81 ws92\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _167\"> </span></span><span class=\"lsaa ws1a\">6.2</span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs487\"> <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ls1c ws2\">Rel<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ease of<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> Ocado c<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ontingent<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> considerat<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _1d9\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls89 wsb3\">(19.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _fb\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013</span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs488\"> <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ls8\"> Adju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>stm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s to th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rent a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rges i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n resp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ior p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds<span class=\"_ _f2\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls62 wsbc\">(4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7)<span class=\"_ _a6\"> </span></span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs489\">T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e tax ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _250\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls12b ws14e\">111<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _b4\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls82 wse\">82.7<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs48a\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e effec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve tax rate in respe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t befo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re adjus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng items wa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>25.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9% (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year: 18<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2%<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>).<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs48b\">On 20 Dece<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er 2021, <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he OECD pub<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed its pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in rela<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lob<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al An<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>Ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se Erosio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n Rules<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, whic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h provid<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e for an </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs48c\">inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lly co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ord<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>yste<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m of ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n to ensu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re tha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rge m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ulti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s pay a mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>um leve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l of co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>come t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ax<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs48d\">in count<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es whe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re they ope<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. On 23 <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rch 20<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>23<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the UK gover<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent int<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rodu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ced dr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>af<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t leg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on in Fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ance (N<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o. 2) <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>B<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 2022-<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3 to </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs48e\">imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt Pill<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r 2 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>of the OEC<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>D<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>/G20 inclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sive fr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ewo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rk<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The new ru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les are exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ake effe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m 20<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>24 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nwa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rds<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs48f\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere rema<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ins a consid<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le amo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt of uncer<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h respe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>to the deta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ile<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d ope<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on of the rul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es and the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t. Fur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>her de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs490\">an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d guid<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ance are due in the cour<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se of 20<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. From <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n init<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial revi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ew of the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s busin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and tax profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the ru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les are not ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted to </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs491\">have a ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>teri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mpa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t on th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x rate o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x paym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere is n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up\u2019s res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ult<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s for F<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Y2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls0 ws0 gs493\">7 <span class=\"_ _20\"> </span>I<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>NCO<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ME T<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>X EX<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>PEN<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>E <span class=\"ff1bd ls1\">CONTINUED<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h1a ff1c0 fsb fc0 sc0 ls4d ws57 gs494\">C<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Current ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x reconcil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iation<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs495\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e curre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt tax recon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n shows the ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x effec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of the main adj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up\u2019s accou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng profit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in order to arr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive at its </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs496\">ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng items di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ffer fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m those in note 7B <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>as the effe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts of defer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x temp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y diff<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nces are ign<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d belo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d2 ws141 gs497\">2023<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d1 ws203 gs498\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws12f gs499\">2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gs49a\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs49b\">Pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fit bef<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re tax<span class=\"_ _251\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls9 ws145\">475<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _e7\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls2c ws2c\">391<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs49c\">Not<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nal ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion at sta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nda<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rd UK corp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n tax rate of 19% (la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: 19%<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _252\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls2 ws18\">90.4<span class=\"_ _209\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls124 ws148\">74<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs49d\">Di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>low<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le accoun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g depre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n and othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r simil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r items<span class=\"_ _259\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls7b wsa8\">55.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _b2\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls73 ws82\">63<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls20 ws2b gs49e\">Deductible <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>capital <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>allowance<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _25a\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls32 ws7\">(77.9)<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls125 ws149\">(<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>75.7<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs49f\">Adj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion to e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>loyee s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hare s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>che<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _25b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls11d ws13d\">5.8<span class=\"_ _1e8\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls73 ws82\">6.7<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs4a0\">Adj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion to e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>loyee p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _25c\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1ec ws21b\">7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _e4\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls7b wsa8\">(2.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs4a1\">Ove<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts tax<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed at rates diffe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t from thos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>of the UK<span class=\"_ _25d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls41 ws156\">0.4<span class=\"_ _d1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff1bb\">(0.6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs4a2\">Jo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>int vent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure resul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts accou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nted for as profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>af<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r tax<span class=\"_ _254\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls11d ws13d\">5.5<span class=\"_ _d1\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls7b wsa8\">(2.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs4a3\">Uti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion or inc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>u<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cogn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d losse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _25e\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls41 ws156\">0.3<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs4a4\">Ot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>come an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ses that are not ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le or allo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _25f\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls81 ws92\">(2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7)<span class=\"_ _8a\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls31 ws6e\">0.6<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls31 ws6e gs4a5\">Adjusting <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>items:</div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs4a6\"> <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">UK store and str<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gic pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e impa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts and oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er prop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y charg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es whe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re no <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x reli<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ef is </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls31 ws6e gs4a7\">available<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls81 ws92 gs4a8\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _1e8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls0 ws83\">3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9</span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs4a9\"> <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">Oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er str<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ateg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic prog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e incom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e and exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ses tha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>are not ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le nor al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lowa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e for tax pur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ses<span class=\"_ _21b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls81 ws92\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _1e8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls7b wsa8\">2.2</span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs4aa\"> <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ls8\">Cost i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ncu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cqui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>siti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f Gi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _258\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls120 ws144\">3.6<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span></span></span>\u2013</div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs4ab\"> <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ls8\">Amo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ris<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g as a pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e inves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n Oc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o Reta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il L<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>imi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted<span class=\"_ _f4\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls81 ws92\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _167\"> </span></span><span class=\"lsaa ws1a\">6.2</span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs4ac\"> <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ls1c ws2\">Rel<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ease of<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> Ocado c<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ontingent<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> considerat<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _1d9\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls89 wsb3\">(19.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _fb\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs4ad\">Cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt year cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt tax ch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>arg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _260\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1ec ws21b\">7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _209\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls12b ws14e\">76<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 he0 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs4ae\">Rep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by:<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs4af\">UK cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rent yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r curren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t tax<span class=\"_ _261\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1ec ws21b\">6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _13d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb lsaa ws1a\">66.8<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs4b0\">Ove<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as cu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rent t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ax<span class=\"_ _1bc\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls87 ws96\">9.9<span class=\"_ _1e8\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls66 ws76\">9.6<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1ec ws21b gs4b1\">7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _209\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls12b ws14e\">76<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs4b2\">UK ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>jus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of prio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r years<span class=\"_ _262\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls81 ws92\">(3.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8)<span class=\"_ _b2\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff1bb\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs4b3\">Ove<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>stm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs<span class=\"_ _263\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls40 ws43\">(3.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6)<span class=\"_ _d1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls7b wsa8\">2.2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs4b4\">T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt tax<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on (note 7<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>A)<span class=\"_ _219\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls21 wsed\">70<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _b4\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls119 ws136\">7<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 he0 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls0 ws83 gs4b5\">8  EA<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>RNI<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>NG<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S PE<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>R SHAR<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>E<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs4b6\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e calcu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gs per ord<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ase<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on earn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s af<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter tax an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d the weigh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted avera<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge num<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ord<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y share<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>iss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls87 ws95 gs4b7\">during the y<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ear<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs4b8\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e adju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sted ea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s per share fig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ures have al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>so be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en calc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed on ear<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gs bef<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ore adj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ust<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g items that are sign<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>can<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs4b9\">an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d/or <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>qua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m and are consid<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d disto<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o unde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lying resu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>(see note 5). Thes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e have <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en pres<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ente<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rovi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ers wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _1\"></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs4ba\">an a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ddi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l mea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sure o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up\u2019s yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-ye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>man<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs4bb\">Fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>luted ea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s per share<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the weig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hted aver<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>num<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ord<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y share<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>iss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue is adju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ste<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sum<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e convers<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion of all di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>luti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs4bc\">pote<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al ordi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y share<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Group has fou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r ty<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ilu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tive pote<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al ordi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y share<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: those sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re optio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns gra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nted to </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs4bd\">em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ploye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re the e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xerc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce is les<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e aver<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>age m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ket pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ice o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f the C<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>om<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pany<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s ord<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hare<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s dur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g the y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ear<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>; unve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ste<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs4be\">sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res gr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Def<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re Bo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s Pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an; u<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nveste<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res gr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Rest<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hare P<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an; an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d unve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sted s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs4bf\">wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the P<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce Sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>are P<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n that h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ave me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t the re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>leva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s at th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e end o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f the re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls0 ws83 gs4c1\">8  EA<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>RNI<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>NG<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S PE<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>R SHAR<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>E <span class=\"ff1bd ls1 ws0\">C<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>O<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>NTINUED<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs4c2\">De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e adj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uste<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d earn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gs per sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re are <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>set ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>low<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>:<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d2 ws141 gs4c3\">2023<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d1 ws203 gs4c4\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws12f gs4c5\">2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gs4c6\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs4c7\">Pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fit att<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>but<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le to equ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs of th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Comp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>any<span class=\"_ _21f\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls131 ws158\">3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>63<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls20 ws2b\">306.6<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 lscc ws139 gs4c8\">A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>/(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>s)<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>:<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs4c9\">Adj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g item<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s (see no<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te 5)<span class=\"_ _264\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1d3 ws81\">6.3<span class=\"_ _b6\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls8f wsa0\">131.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs4ca\">T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x on a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tems<span class=\"_ _226\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls8f wsa0\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>13<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _98\"> </span></span><span class=\"lsdc ws5f\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>12.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs4cb\">Pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fit bef<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re adju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g item<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s attr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>q<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>are<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of the Com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pany<span class=\"_ _118\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls81 ws92\">356<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0<span class=\"_ _cc\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls122 ws147\">42<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls182 ws1a0 gs4cc\">Million<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls164 ws186\">Million<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs4cd\">Weig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hted aver<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>num<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r of ordina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res in issu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _115\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls131 ws158\">1,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>63<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _b0\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls118 ws135\">1,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>95<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs4ce\">Pote<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lly di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>luti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>are o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ptio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re opt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>che<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _265\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls21 wsed\">70<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _13d\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls87 ws96\">73.0<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs4cf\">Weig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d avera<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge num<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r of dil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ute<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d ordi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _1a1\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls72 ws4c\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>033<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9<span class=\"_ _81\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb lsef ws100\">2,0<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>31.<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1aa ws1ce gs4d0\">Pence<span class=\"_ _98\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls42 ws4b\">Pen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs4d1\">Ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sic e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gs p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>are<span class=\"_ _266\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ws13\">18<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _d1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls62 wsbc\">15<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs4d2\">Di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lute<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d ear<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ngs p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hare<span class=\"_ _267\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1ec ws21b\">17.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _4b\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls118 ws135\">15<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs4d3\">Adj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted basi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c earn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s per sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _1e7\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba\">18.1<span class=\"_ _1e0\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb lsd5 wse8\">21.7<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs4d4\">Adj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lute<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d ear<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ngs p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _1fb\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1ec ws21b\">1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _209\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls82 wse\">20.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws197 gs4d5\">9 DIV<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>IDENDS<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs4d6\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p suspe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>den<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d paym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s at <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he sta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rotec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t the bal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce she<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is enab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d it <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>inves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs4d7\">tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>for<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uste<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tent w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h that a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Bo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ard d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oes n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ot e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t to pay a d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in 2022/<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>23<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs4d8\">How<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ever, <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ith the bus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ess ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng an imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roved op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>man<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce and havin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ngt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce she<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h credit me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs4d9\">cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iste<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ith i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nvestm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t gra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Bo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ard p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns to res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tore a mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nnu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ide<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd to s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hare<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th an i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>im d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs4da\">wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th the result<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in Novem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 he0 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls41 ws156 gs4db\">10<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>  EMPLO<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>YEES </div><div class=\"t m1 h1a ff1c0 fsb fc0 sc0 ls4d ws57 gs4dc\">A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Aggreg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate remune<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ration <span class=\"_ _bf\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _b6\"> </span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs4dd\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e aggre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gate rem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>une<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d asso<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ciate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d costs of Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p emp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>loyee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s (in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g Exe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cuti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve Comm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tee) were:<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d2 ws141 gs4de\">2023<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d1 ws203 gs4df\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws12f gs4e0\">2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gs4e1\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs4e2\">Wage<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and sal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _1e4\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls115 ws132\">1,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>351<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _25\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls73 ws82\">1,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>256<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs4e3\">So<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y cos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _1e6\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls89 wsb3\">93<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _9d\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1c ws1f\">8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4.6<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1c ws2 gs4e4\">Pension<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> costs<span class=\"_ _1f6\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls21 wsed\">75<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _9d\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls72 ws4c\">69<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs4e5\">Sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>are<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ase<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d payme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts (see note 13)<span class=\"_ _268\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls131 ws158\">32<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _16b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls31 ws6e\">30.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs4e6\">Emp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>loyee we<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lf<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>are and oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>so<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l costs<span class=\"_ _269\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1ec ws21b\">47.<span class=\"_ _12\"> </span>4<span class=\"_ _d1\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls118 ws135\">5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4.1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs4e7\">Ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed sta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ffin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _250\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls16 ws14\">(14.9<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _ae\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls115 ws132\">(6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1c ws2 gs4e8\">T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>otal aggr<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>egate r<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>muneration</div><div class=\"t m1 hd3 ff1ba fsa6 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs4e9\">1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls15 ws80 gs4ea\">1,586<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _89\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls108 ws122\">1,4<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>87<span class=\"_ _e\"></span>.5<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 hd4 ff1bd fs7 fc0 sc0 ls9a ws13f gs4eb\">1 <span class=\"_ _20\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _1a\"></span>E<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s amo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of \u00a319.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a30.1m) (<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e note<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s 3 <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d 5).<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs4ec\">De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of key ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t comp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re gi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ven i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n note 28<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. <span class=\"_ _17\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _ae\"> </span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls41 ws156 gs4ee\">10<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>  EMPLO<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>YEES <span class=\"ff1bd ls1 ws0\">C<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>O<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>NTINUED<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h1a ff1c1 fsb fc0 sc0 ls28 ws27 gs4ef\">B<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. A<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge mont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hly <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>num<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ploye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es <span class=\"_ _1e\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _b6\"> </span> </div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d2 ws141 gs4f0\">2023<span class=\"_ _b2\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb lsdf ws12f\">202<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs4f1\">UK sto<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res</div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs4f2\"> <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ls1c ws2\">managemen<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>t and<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> supervisor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y cat<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>egories<span class=\"_ _17d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls0 ws83\">4,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>823<span class=\"_ _22b\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls2c ws2c\">4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>70</span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs4f3\"> <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ls88 wse5\">other<span class=\"_ _26a\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls22 ws8f\">50<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>019<span class=\"_ _b0\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls118 ws135\">51<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>85<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs4f4\">UK sup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t centre</div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs4f5\"> <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ls1c ws2\">managemen<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>t and<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> supervisor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y cat<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>egories<span class=\"_ _62\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls0 ws83\">3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>823<span class=\"_ _84\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls125 ws149\">3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>275</span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs4f6\"> <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ls88 wse5\">other<span class=\"_ _26b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls0 ws83\">822<span class=\"_ _b4\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls14 ws2f\">6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>60<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1c ws1f gs4f7\">UK <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>operations</div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs4f8\"> <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ls1c ws2\">managemen<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>t and<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> supervisor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y cat<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>egories<span class=\"_ _1eb\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls0 ws83\">682<span class=\"_ _4b\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls9 ws145\">124</span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs4f9\"> <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ls88 wse5\">other<span class=\"_ _26c\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls87 ws96\">6,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>856<span class=\"_ _98\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls0 ws83\">1,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>667<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls72 ws4c gs4fa\">Ove<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _26d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls82 wse\">5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>291<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb\">5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>205<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs4fb\">T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al aver<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e numb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ploye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _16d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls82 wse\">72<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>316<span class=\"_ _89\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls8a ws165\">67<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>,086<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs4fc\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e averag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e numb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er of ful<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l-t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e equi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lent em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ploye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es is 5<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>2,0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>92 (la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: 4<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>,108).<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he0 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls41 ws156 gs4fd\">1<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>1  RETIR<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>EMENT <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>BENEFITS<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs4fe\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p provid<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es pen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n arr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ang<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts for the be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nefi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>UK em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ploye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es throu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gh the Y<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r M&amp;<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S Pensi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on Sav<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing Pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an (a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs4ff\">cont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on (<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u201c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>D<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>C<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u201d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>) arr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ang<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t) <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ior to 20<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>17<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>, throu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gh the Mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>&amp; Spe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r Pensi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on Sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e (\u201c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>U<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>K DB <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Pen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n Sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u201d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>) (<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs500\">be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fit (\u201c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>DB<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u201d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>) arr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ang<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t).<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs501\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e lega<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cy UK DB Pens<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Sc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me ope<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted on a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l pensi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le sal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y basis an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>over<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uste<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e boa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rd <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ich is ind<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs502\">of the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up. The U<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>K <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>DB Pen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n Sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me clos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ut<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure accr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ual on 1 Apr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il 201<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere wil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l be no fur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce charge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s rela<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o the </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs503\">sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e and no futu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re month<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly employ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er contr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>utio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns for cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rent se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce. At year end<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the UK DB Pensi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on Sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e had no act<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs504\">me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ers (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: nil), 49,6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>34 def<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red mem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: 5<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4) and pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ers 53,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>63<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4 (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: 53,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>270).<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs505\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e DC <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an is a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ich the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup pays contr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons to an <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntly adm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ini<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>stere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d fun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d. Su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch contr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons are<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs506\">bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed up<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d perce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge of empl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oyees<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019 pay<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>. The G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup has no leg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al or const<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive ob<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons to pay <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ur<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r contr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ibu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs507\">fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd once th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e c<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ut<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s have <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en pai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d. Mem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ers\u2019 be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ete<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rmi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he amo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt of contr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ibu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns pai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p and<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs508\">the me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er, <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>to<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>get<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>her wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th the invest<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt retur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns ear<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>on the contr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng from the pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ance of each ind<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l\u2019s </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs509\">inves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and how each mem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r choo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ses to receive the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir retire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nefi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. As a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>resu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lt, ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sk (that be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nefi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll be lower tha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs50a\">ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>) an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d inves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isk (t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hat as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nveste<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l not p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m in l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ine w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>) fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e emp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>loye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e. At th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d, th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs50b\">DC ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ran<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt had som<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e 50,9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>01 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tive me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ers (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: 46,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>56<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0) and som<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e 45,90<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8 defe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d mem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: 45,7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>78).<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs50c\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p als<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o oper<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ates a smal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l lega<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cy fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed DB pen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me in the Repu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic of Irel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me clos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ut<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure accr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ual on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs50d\"><span class=\"_ _341\">31 Oc</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tob<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er 201<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>3. Ot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>her reti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s als<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o inclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>UK pos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t-reti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent hea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re schem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e and unf<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d retirem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t bene<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs50e\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ota<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p retirem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t ben<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efit cost was \u00a33<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m (la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a355.9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m). <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>O<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f this<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, incom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of \u00a32<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>4.1m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: inco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me of \u00a38.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8m) relate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs50f\">the UK DB Pen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n Sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, costs of \u00a357<span class=\"_ _e\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year: cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>\u00a362.0m) to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e UK DC pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an and cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u00a3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1m <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r: cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u00a3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8m) to </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs510\">oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er retire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt ben<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs511\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p c<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ers t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wo meas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ures of the pen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n defic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e account<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>siti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on is show<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n on <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce she<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The fun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs512\">pos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, calcu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted at the trie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>luati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, is used to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>agre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e contr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>utio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns mad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e two mea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s will va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs513\">be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>use they are for diff<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt pur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, and are calcu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated at diffe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rent date<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and in diffe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rent ways<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The key calcu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n diffe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs514\">the fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>siti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on consi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs the ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted retur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns of sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ets wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lcul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing the li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y, <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reas the accou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g posi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs515\">ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lcul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er IA<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S 19 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s liab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es is base<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>cor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rate bon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d yie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lds<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs516\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e most recen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t act<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l valua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he UK DB Pens<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion Sc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me was car<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed out as at 3<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>1 Ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rch 20<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>21 <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d showe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g surp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lus of </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs517\">\u00a3687m. Thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s is an i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rovem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e prev<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s pos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on at 31 Ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rch 2018 (fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>urp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lus o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f \u00a3652<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>m), pri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly due to lowe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sum<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ife<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs518\">ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>. The Com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pany and T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tee have confir<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d, in lin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e with the cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rent fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, that no fur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er cont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ut<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s will<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs519\">be req<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d past ser<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>vi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce as <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a resu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lt of this valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n (<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r than thos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e alrea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dy contr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>comm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d unde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r the exi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng Mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ks<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs51a\">an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d Sp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cer S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh Li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d Pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>shi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p arr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts \u2013 s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ee n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ote 12).<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div>1<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>1  RETIR<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>EMENT <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>BENEFITS <span class=\"ff1bd ls1 ws0\">C<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>O<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>NTINUED<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>By fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s DB <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup is ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he ris<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k that the cost of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng its ob<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons is hig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r than anti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cip<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is could occu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r for severa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l reaso<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, for exam<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ple<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">Invest<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt retur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns on the sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019 <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s may <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e lower tha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n antici<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d, esp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly if <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in asset va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>are not match<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed by <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>sim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span>fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in the valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es\u2019 lia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ies<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">The level of pri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce infl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n may be <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>hi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ghe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r than that ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>um<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, resulti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng in hig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>her pay<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m the schem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.</span> <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">Sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e memb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s may <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive lon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r than ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ume<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d; for exa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le, du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o adva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>in hea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>care<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Mem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs may als<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o exerci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se (<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r not<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span>exe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rcis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e) <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ptio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns in a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ay that lead<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>to increa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ses in the sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s\u2019 liab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es; for ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ple<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, throug<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h ear<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt or c<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>om<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mut<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">of p</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ens<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion for cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h. <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">Legi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve chang<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es coul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d als<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o lead to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n increa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se in the sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s\u2019 liab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>In add<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p is <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sed to addi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l risk<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s throug<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h its obl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he UK DB Pens<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion Sc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me via its inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he Scot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d Par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>shi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p (<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ee note 12<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>). In par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>, und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er the leg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ms of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the Pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ers<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hip, a def<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>aul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p on <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the rent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al paym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">to the Pa</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hip or a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ture cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>egi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on could tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>igg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er ea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r or <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r payme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts to the pens<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e, or an increa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se in the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> col<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tera<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e provi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>W<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ith the pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er buy<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n pol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ici<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es purch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed in Sep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>temb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er 2020, Apr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il 2019 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd Marc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h 20<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>18<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the Sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e has now, <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n total<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, insu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red arou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> 80<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>% of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r cash flow lia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ies for pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons in paym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The bu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cies cover spe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fic pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r liab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es and pas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s all ris<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ks<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> to an <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rer in excha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e for a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>miu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m payme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>thu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s reduc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sure to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>han<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ong<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ev<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y, <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>teres<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t rates<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, infl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tors<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Pensions<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> and other post<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>-retirement<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> liabilities<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2023<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>arke<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue of a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ets<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _1f7\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls89 wsb3\">6<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>,781<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _47\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls31 ws6e\">10,09<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.7<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Pres<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue of sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me lia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ies<span class=\"_ _1ee\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls87 ws96\">(6,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>299.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9)<span class=\"_ _2e\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls89 wsb3\">(9,0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>46<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ens<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _1ba\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls0 ws83\">482<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _25\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls62 wsbc\">1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>43<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Unf<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d retire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt ben<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _26e\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls32 ws7\">(2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _16b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls7b wsa8\">(2.6)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Pos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ret<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>irem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t hea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _26f\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls89 wsb3\">(2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _d1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls118 ws135\">(3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t retir<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t ben<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t surp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _270\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1ec ws21b\">47<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _ef\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff1bb\">1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,03<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>An<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alyse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in the state<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>men<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al posi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n as:<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Reti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fit ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _271\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls0 ws83\">482<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _25\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls62 wsbc\">1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>43<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Reti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fit defi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cit<span class=\"_ _1b5\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls62 wsbc\">(4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _16b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls73 ws82\">(5.7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t retir<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t ben<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t surp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _270\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1ec ws21b\">47<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _ef\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff1bb\">1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,03<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>In th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e even<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of a pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up, th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ens<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>che<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es prov<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rk<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cer p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lc wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th an u<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>itio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ght to a ref<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d of su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s assum<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g the ful<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tle<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>men<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an lia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ies<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. In the ordi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y cours<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>of busi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>rus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tee has no rig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ht to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d up <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>or chan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> the be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s due to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs of the schem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e. As a result<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, any <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>net sur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us in the UK DB Pensi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on Sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed in fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>B<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es in the fai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r value of the sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>as fol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lows:<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2023<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Fair v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s at st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f year<span class=\"_ _272\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls2 ws18\">10,090.<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _ec\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls122 ws147\">1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>42<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>come bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed on dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>coun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t rate <span class=\"_ _227\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1ec ws21b\">2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls82 wse\">20<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al ret<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>urn o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s exc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rest i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>(3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>31.1)<span class=\"_ _22\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls21 wsed\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>213<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ari<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al lo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss \u2013 as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set ce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _264\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls32 ws7\">(38<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _82\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls115 ws132\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>19.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Emplo<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>yer <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>con<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>tribution<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _273\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls8 ws13\">38<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _8a\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls128 ws14c\">41<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s paid<span class=\"_ _274\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls32 ws7\">(34<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9)<span class=\"_ _24\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls5c ws9e\">(3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>59.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Administ<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ration<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> costs<span class=\"_ _275\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls62 wsbc\">(4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6)<span class=\"_ _16b\"> </span></span><span class=\"ws1f\">(4.6)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Exchange <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>movement<span class=\"_ _275\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls16 ws14\">4.9<span class=\"_ _4b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls73 ws82\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1.7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Fai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>sc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s at end of year<span class=\"_ _276\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls89 wsb3\">6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,781<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _14d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls31 ws6e\">10,090.7<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>1 <span class=\"_ _20\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _1a\"></span>T<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l retu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n on sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s was a loss of \u00a32<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4.1m (<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st ye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: los<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of \u00a39.0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m).<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls41 ws156 gs51c\">1<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>1  RETIR<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>EMENT <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>BENEFITS <span class=\"ff1bd ls1 ws0\">C<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>O<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>NTINUED<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h1a ff1c0 fsb fc0 sc0 ls39 ws47 gs51d\">C. Pensions and<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> other post<span class=\"_ _e\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>retir<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ement liabilities<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs51e\">Cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es in the prese<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt ben<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t obl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iga<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns are as <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lows:<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d2 ws141 gs51f\">2023<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d1 ws203 gs520\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws12f gs521\">2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gs522\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs523\">Pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt val<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue of obl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on at sta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _277\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls82 wse\">9,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>052<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _b0\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls117 ws134\">9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>11.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs524\">Cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rent s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>vi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce cost<span class=\"_ _249\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ws13\">0.1<span class=\"_ _170\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls31 ws6e\">0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1c ws2 gs525\">Administ<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ration<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> costs<span class=\"_ _278\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls41 ws156\">0.2<span class=\"_ _170\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls31 ws6e\">0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1c ws2 gs526\">Inter<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>est co<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _279\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba lsef ws100\">238<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _10d\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls2c ws2c\">191<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs527\">Be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s paid<span class=\"_ _274\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls32 ws7\">(34<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9)<span class=\"_ _24\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls5c ws9e\">(3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>59.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs528\">Ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ari<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al lo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss \u2013 e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _27a\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls31 ws6e\">250.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _169\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls62 wsbc\">153<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs529\">Ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ari<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al (<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n)/los<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s \u2013 de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>aph<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ssu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mpt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _27b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls87 ws96\">(205.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _98\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls66 ws76\">89.0<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs52a\">Ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ari<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al (ga<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in) \u2013 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l assum<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons<span class=\"_ _27c\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls89 wsb3\">(2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>,6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>91.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _24\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls22 ws8f\">(832.7<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1c ws1f gs52b\">Exchange <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>movement<span class=\"_ _275\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1e7 ws95\">4.8<span class=\"_ _dd\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls7b wsa8\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1.5)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs52c\">Pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt val<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue of obl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on at end of yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _27d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1e7 ws95\">6,304.5<span class=\"_ _e2\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls7b wsa8\">9,052.5<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 he0 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs52d\">An<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alyse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d as:<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs52e\">Pres<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue of pens<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n schem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e lia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _27e\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls87 ws96\">6,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>299.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb lsaa ws1a\">9<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>,046.8<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs52f\">Unf<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d pen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n pla<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _273\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls4b ws55\">2.2<span class=\"_ _167\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls7b wsa8\">2.6<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs530\">Pos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ret<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>irem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t hea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _27f\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls10a ws123\">2.4<span class=\"_ _160\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls118 ws135\">3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs531\">Pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt val<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue of obl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on at end of yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _27d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1e7 ws95\">6,304.5<span class=\"_ _e2\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls7b wsa8\">9,052.5<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs532\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e averag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e dura<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he defi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d ben<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efit ob<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion at 1 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il 2023 is 14.0 years (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: 1<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3 yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs).<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div>1<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>1  RETIR<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>EMENT <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>BENEFITS <span class=\"ff1bd ls1 ws0\">C<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>O<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>NTINUED<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>D. An<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alysis o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e investm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gy of the UK DB Pensi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on Sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e is <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>dr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iven by its lia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>file<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, inclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>din<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g its infl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>inke<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d pen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n ben<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. <span class=\"_ _341\">In a</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ddi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts intere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st in the Scot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh Lim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ited Pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ers<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hip (refer to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>note 12), <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e invests in diff<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt ty<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d (in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>din<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g cor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rate bo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nds an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d gilts) and der<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve instr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>um<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s (in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>din<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g infl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, interes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t rate, cross<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cy an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d total retur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n swa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ps) <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n order<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">to al</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ign move<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts in the val<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue of its asse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h moveme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s arisi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m chang<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es in mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ket condi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Broa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dly<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>, th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e has hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g that covers 94% of interes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t rate moveme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and 1<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>11% of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>infl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion move<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, as measu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red on the T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uste<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e\u2019s fun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>um<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ptio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h use a d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ved f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rom g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ilt y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lds<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e fair va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue of the total pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s at <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e end of the repo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d for each cate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>go<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y is <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>as fol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lows:<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2023<span class=\"_ _280\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb lsdf ws12f\">2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Quote<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Unquoted<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>To<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oted<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Unquoted<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>To<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bt inve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">Gove<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt bon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds net of repurch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ase ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ree<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>023<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _81\"> </span>(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>19<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6)<span class=\"_ _c3\"> </span><span class=\"ls1ec ws21b\">1<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _b7\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls82 wse\">3,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>82.9<span class=\"_ _b7\"> </span><span class=\"ls62 wsbc\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,18<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span><span class=\"ls7b wsa8\">2,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>297<span class=\"_ _e\"></span>.7</span></span></span></span> <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls1c ws1f\">Corporat<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e bonds<span class=\"_ _36\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls11a ws137\">12<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _1da\"> </span><span class=\"ls8a ws165\">1.2<span class=\"_ _b4\"> </span><span class=\"ls8f wsa0\">13<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _167\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls87 ws96\">6.0<span class=\"_ _bf\"> </span><span class=\"ls4e ws58\">950<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0<span class=\"_ _97\"> </span><span class=\"ls7b wsa8\">956<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0</span></span></span></span></span></span></span> <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">As<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set bac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ked sec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and str<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ture<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d deb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _1a3\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff1bc\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _1dc\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1f ws7f\">4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>43.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _b3\"> </span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>43<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.6<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span></span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _cc\"> </span><span class=\"ls72 ws4c\">3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>65.9<span class=\"_ _84\"> </span>365<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Sco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h Limit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed Pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ip Inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st (see not<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e 1<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _86\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _99\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls11a ws137\">122<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _99\"> </span>12<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff1bb\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _98\"> </span><span class=\"ls72 ws4c\">193<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.5<span class=\"_ _169\"> </span>193<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.5<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span>Equ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y inves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ls8\">Deve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>kets<span class=\"_ _281\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls2c ws2c\">41<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ff1bc\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _209\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls2c ws2c\">41<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _22b\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls118 ws135\">55<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span><span class=\"ls118 ws135\">550<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3</span> <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">Emerg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rket<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _282\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls72 ws4c\">109<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _cc\"> </span></span>109<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _ae\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls117 ws134\">113<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _ce\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _b6\"> </span></span>11<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span>G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>row<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t fun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls1c ws1f\">Global<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> pr<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>oper<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _8e\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _97\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1ec ws21b\">2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _cc\"> </span>2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _1e8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls67 ws5\">5.4<span class=\"_ _22b\"> </span><span class=\"ls73 ws82\">30<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8.7<span class=\"_ _ae\"> </span><span class=\"ls8f wsa0\">314<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1</span></span></span></span></span></span> <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ls8\">Hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ura<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _283\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls11a ws137\">12<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _99\"> </span><span class=\"ls82 wse\">316<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span><span class=\"ls131 ws158\">328<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _16b\"> </span></span></span></span><span class=\"ls73 ws82\">25<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.8<span class=\"_ _82\"> </span><span class=\"ls9 ws145\">324<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _cc\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f ws7f\">350.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5</span></span></span></span> <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ls8\">Pri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vate e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d inf<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>str<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _118\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff1bc\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _83\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls5e ws90\">17<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _20a\"> </span>171<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _1e8\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls0 ws83\">5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9<span class=\"_ _84\"> </span><span class=\"ls81 ws92\">223.6<span class=\"_ _84\"> </span><span class=\"ls66 ws76\">229.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span>Derivativ<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>es <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">Intere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st and infl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion rate sw<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>aps<span class=\"_ _144\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1ec ws21b\">7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _ae\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ff1ba\">88.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _b6\"> </span><span class=\"lsb2 ws6c\">95<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.6<span class=\"_ _8a\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls62 wsbc\">15<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.6<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws83\">406<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9<span class=\"_ _84\"> </span><span class=\"ls122 ws147\">422<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>5</span></span></span> <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ls8\">Fore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ign e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ang<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e cont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ative<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _53\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff1bc\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _13d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls72 ws4c\">21.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _209\"> </span>21<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span></span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _98\"> </span><span class=\"ls122 ws147\">(40<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>(40<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d cash eq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts<span class=\"_ _284\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls41 ws156\">4.0<span class=\"_ _1dc\"> </span><span class=\"lsef ws100\">20<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _84\"> </span><span class=\"ls72 ws4c\">210<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _1e8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls0 ws83\">5.9<span class=\"_ _10d\"> </span><span class=\"ls118 ws135\">16<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _169\"> </span><span class=\"ls124 ws148\">1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>74<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span>Other <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ls87 ws95\">Buy-in insurance<span class=\"_ _285\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff1bc\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _e2\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls41 ws156\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,1<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>50.0<span class=\"_ _2b\"> </span>2,15<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>0.0<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _b7\"> </span><span class=\"ls2c ws2c\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>910<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _25\"> </span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,91<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0</span></span></span></span> <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ls8\">Se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cure i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ncom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds<span class=\"_ _286\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff1bc\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _b3\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1c ws1f\">998.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _b3\"> </span>998<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span></span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _b3\"> </span><span class=\"lsdc ws5f\">1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,12<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _97\"> </span>1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,121<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6</span> <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ls88 wse5\">Other<span class=\"_ _287\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff1bc\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _99\"> </span><span class=\"ls62 wsbc\">15<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _82\"> </span>15<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>To<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2,2<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>09<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>.8<span class=\"_ _e2\"> </span><span class=\"ls22 ws8f\">4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>610<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws83\">6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>820<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _9a\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls117 ws134\">4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>11<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _2b\"> </span><span class=\"lsef ws100\">5,89<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8.6<span class=\"_ _ef\"> </span><span class=\"ls4e ws58\">10,1<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>10.1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></span>1 <span class=\"_ _20\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _1a\"></span>R<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>urc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts we<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re \u00a319<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a31,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>18<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0m)<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2 <span class=\"_ _12\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _1a\"></span>T<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ffe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>we<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the tot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts of \u00a36,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>820<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5m ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ove co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>are<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to \u00a36,781<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m is \u00a338<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.Thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es to the ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p app<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Iri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh DB sc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ref<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e the \u00a33<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2m ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n is n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ot re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd \u00a30.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t int<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>om<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e is n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ot re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r IF<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>RI<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>C 14<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e fair va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e above eq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d debt inves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>are bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed on pub<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cly <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>avai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e marke<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ices<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, whe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r a<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>vai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le. Unq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> inves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e fun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds and rein<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ance fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>sta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted at fair va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue est<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ima<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tes provid<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>by the mana<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he inves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt or fun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Prop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y inclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s both quo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted and unq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted inves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir val<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue of the Scot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h Limi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted Par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rsh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ip intere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st is base<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on the ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h flows and ben<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>chm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k asset-b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>acke<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d credi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t sprea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>It is the pol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>prop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rest rate an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d infl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sk<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>red<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uces it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s foreig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n curre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>osu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re using for<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>wa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rd forei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gn exch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ang<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e contr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>At year end<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the UK sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s (UK DB Pen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n Sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>pos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t-reti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent hea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re) <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ndi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tly he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld nil (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: 33,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>210) ord<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res in the Comp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>any throu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gh its inves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent in UK Equi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y Inde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x Funds<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls41 ws156 gs56d\">1<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>1  RETIR<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>EMENT <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>BENEFITS <span class=\"ff1bd ls1 ws0\">C<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>O<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>NTINUED<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h1a ff1c0 fsb fc0 sc0 ls39 ws47 gs56e\">E<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Financ<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l assump<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>tions<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs56f\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l assum<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons for th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>UK DB Pen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n Sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d the most recen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t act<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l valua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns of the other po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st-reti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs570\">have bee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n upd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated by inde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t qual<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ari<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>take acco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt of the requi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of IAS 19 Employe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Ben<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts in orde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r to </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs571\">ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s the liab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es of the sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mes an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d are <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s follo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ws:<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d2 ws141 gs572\">2023<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs573\">%<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws12f gs574\">2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h130 ff1bd fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs575\">%<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs576\">Rate of i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ncre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ase i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n paym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t for s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ice<span class=\"_ _5f\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls4b ws55\">2.2<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>3.2<span class=\"_ _25\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls0 ws83\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3-3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.6<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls87 ws95 gs577\">Discount<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _24a\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls21 wsed\">4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.75<span class=\"_ _209\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls2c ws2c\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.70<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs578\">Infl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>rate (RP<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>I)<span class=\"_ _1fc\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls31 ws6e\">3.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>25<span class=\"_ _13d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls2c ws2c\">3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>70<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs579\">Lon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ealt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>are cos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t inc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _1d5\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1ec ws21b\">7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _8a\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls119 ws136\">7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h1a ff1c0 fsb fc0 sc0 ls49 ws4e gs57a\">F<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>. Demographic assumptions<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs57b\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e UK demo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sum<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ptio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns are main<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>in lin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e with tho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se ado<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pted for th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st for<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l act<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l valua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs57c\">as at <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>31 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>M<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>arch 2021. The UK pos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ret<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>men<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t mor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y assu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mpt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed on an analysi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>one<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r mor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y tren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs57d\">sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e for the per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>Ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rch 2021. <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>T<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he sp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fic mor<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y rates used are bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed on the VITA <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ite tab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, with fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ture proj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs57e\">up<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>to<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>da<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fle<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e data<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The lif<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lyin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g the valua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n are <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>as fol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lows:<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d2 ws141 gs57f\">2023<span class=\"_ _b2\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb lsdf ws12f\">202<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs580\">Cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rent p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs (at ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e 65)<span class=\"_ _118\"> </span>\u2013 male<span class=\"_ _8e\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls66 ws76\">22<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0<span class=\"_ _209\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls7b wsa8\">22.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs581\">\u2013 fem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _f6\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls2 ws18\">24<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _8a\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls118 ws135\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs582\">Futu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ers \u2013 c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly in def<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tatu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s (at age 65<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>) <span class=\"_ _a0\"> </span>\u2013 m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ale<span class=\"_ _189\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba lsef ws100\">23<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.6<span class=\"_ _16b\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls9 ws145\">24<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs583\">\u2013 fem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _288\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ws13\">26<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _13d\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls125 ws149\">26<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h1a ff1c1 fsb fc0 sc0 ls28 ws27 gs584\">G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Sen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ivi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y analysi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs585\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e tabl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e below sum<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es the esti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d impa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>aso<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly possi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e chang<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es in the pri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l actu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l assum<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons on the UK DB<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs586\">Pen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n Sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">me s</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>plu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s:<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d2 ws141 gs587\">2023<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d1 ws203 gs588\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws12f gs589\">2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gs58a\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs58b\">De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>crea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se in sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me sur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>plu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>use<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>creas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>coun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t rate of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>25% <span class=\"_ _289\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls32 ws7\">(25<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0)<span class=\"_ _97\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls82 wse\">(20<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs58c\">De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>crea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se in sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me sur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>plu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>use<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>creas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>coun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t rate of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0%<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _28a\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls62 wsbc\">(45<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0)<span class=\"_ _97\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff1bb\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>30<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs58d\">De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>crea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se in sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me sur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>plu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>use<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>creas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>coun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t rate of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.50<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>%<span class=\"_ _284\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls32 ws7\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>235<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0)<span class=\"_ _24\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls62 wsbc\">(15<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs58e\">In<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>creas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e surp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lus cau<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>by an <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>creas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>coun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t rate of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.50<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>%<span class=\"_ _289\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls41 ws156\">200.0<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls4e ws58\">10<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.0<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs58f\">De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>crea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se in sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me sur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>plu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>use<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>creas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the infl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion rate of 0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>25%<span class=\"_ _28b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls41 ws156\">(30.0<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _bf\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls2c ws2c\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>70<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs590\">De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>crea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se in sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me sur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>plu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>use<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>creas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the infl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion rate of 0.5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0%<span class=\"_ _1df\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls41 ws156\">(60.0<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _24\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls21 wsed\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>13<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs591\">In<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>creas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e surp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lus cau<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>by a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ecre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ase in the avera<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fe exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cy of one year<span class=\"_ _28c\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls41 ws156\">1<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>30.0<span class=\"_ _22b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls2c ws2c\">270<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs592\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e sensi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tiv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y ana<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lysis ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ove is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ase<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge in one ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ump<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n whil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ldi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng all oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ers cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eref<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ore, inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs593\">be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the assu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mpt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s have <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ot be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en take<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n into <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>accou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hin the ana<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lysis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es reflec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t the ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nge of recen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t assum<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs594\">move<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d illus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te that the finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l assu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mpti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es do not move in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r fas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h1a ff1c1 fsb fc0 sc0 ls28 ws27 gs595\">H<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Analysi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s charg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed aga<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs596\">Am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ens<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive inco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me in respe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d ben<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efit reti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>as fol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lows:<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d2 ws141 gs597\">2023<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d1 ws203 gs598\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws12f gs599\">2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gs59a\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs59b\">Cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rent s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>vi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce cost<span class=\"_ _249\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ws13\">0.1<span class=\"_ _170\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls31 ws6e\">0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1c ws2 gs59c\">Administ<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ration<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> costs<span class=\"_ _278\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1e7 ws95\">4.8<span class=\"_ _4b\"> </span></span><span class=\"ws1f\">4.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs59d\">Ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rest i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _23d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls81 ws92\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>28.7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _98\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls21 wsed\">(13<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls129 ws14d gs59e\">To<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _28d\"> </span><span class=\"ls81 ws92\">(23<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.8)<span class=\"_ _16b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls86 wsfd\">(8.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs59f\">Rem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>urem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t on <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he net de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fine<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d ben<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t surp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lus:<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs5a0\">Ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al ret<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>urn o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s exc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rest i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _28e\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ws13\">3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>231<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _169\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls21 wsed\">213<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs5a1\">Ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ari<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al (<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n)/los<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s \u2013 de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>aph<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ssu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mpt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _27b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls87 ws96\">(205.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _98\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls66 ws76\">89.0<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs5a2\">Ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ari<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al lo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss \u2013 e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _27a\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls31 ws6e\">250.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _169\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls62 wsbc\">153<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs5a3\">Ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ari<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al gai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n \u2013 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l assu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mpti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _22e\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls89 wsb3\">(2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>691<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _24\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls22 ws8f\">(832<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs5a4\">Ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ari<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al lo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss \u2013 as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set ce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _27a\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls8a ws165\">38.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _14b\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls72 ws4c\">19.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls20 ws2b gs5a5\">Components <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>defined <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>enefit <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>expense/(inc<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ome)<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> recognised<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>other c<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>omprehe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsive<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> income<span class=\"_ _163\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls72 ws4c\">622<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _b3\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls119 ws136\">(<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div>12  MARKS AND S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>PEN<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>CE<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>R SCOT<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>TI<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>SH LIM<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ITE<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>D P<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>RTN<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ERS<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>H<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>IP<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rk<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and Sp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cer plc is a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>era<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d the Mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ks &amp; <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cer UK Pen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n Sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me is a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the Ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rk<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and Sp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Sco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ish Li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d Par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>shi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p (the \u201c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>Par<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hip<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u201d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>). Und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er the Pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ers<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hip ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ree<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt, the li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s have <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o involvem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent in the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> man<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent of the bus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ine<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss and sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll not ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ke any <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t in the contro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he Par<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hip<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e gene<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er is resp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ibl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e for the man<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l of th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Par<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hip a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, as su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the P<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ner<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>shi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p is co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nso<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>date<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d into th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e resu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>shi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p holds \u00a31.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bn (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a31.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n) <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>of pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es at <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>bo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ok valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch have <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ck to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>M<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ark<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and Sp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cer plc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup reta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ins contro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l over thes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e prope<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, inclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>din<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g the flex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ili<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>titu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te alter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve prop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ies into the Pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hip<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e first<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d Par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>shi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p interes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t (he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he Mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ks &amp; Spe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r UK Pensi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on Sc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e) <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tle<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s the Pensi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on Sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ceiv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>\u00a37<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0m in 2023 and<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> \u00a35<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4m in 20<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>24. The seco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd Par<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rsh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ip inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rest (als<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o held by the Mark<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s &amp; <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cer UK Pens<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n Sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me) entit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les the Pen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n Sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me to rece<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er \u00a336<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4m ann<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lly from Jun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e 20<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>17 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>u<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l June 2031. All profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts gen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>by the Par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>shi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>exce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss of this are dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ibu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble to Mark<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and Sp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cer plc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>shi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p liab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y in rela<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e first inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rest of \u00a312<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>\u00a3192.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m) <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>is in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d as <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s as <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>it is a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sfe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>anc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial ins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>um<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent and me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>asure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d at amor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d cost, be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>pres<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t value of the fut<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns from the Pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ers<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hip<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Duri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng the year to 1 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il 2023, an inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rest cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rge of \u00a3<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a3<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>4.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4m) was recogn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> in the inco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me sta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, repres<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e unwin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng of the discou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt incl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed in this obl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The firs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d Par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>shi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p interes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of the Pen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n Sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>is incl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hin the UK DB Pen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n Sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d at <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u00a3122<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a3193<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m).<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e secon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d Par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>shi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p interes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t is <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>not a tran<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sfe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>anc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial ins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>um<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent as the Sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e T<span class=\"_ _e\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tee do<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es not have the righ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o trans<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r it <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>to<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> any par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er than a succes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sor T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tee. It is there<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fore not in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed as a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et with<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in the UK DB Pen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n Sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me sur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>plu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s repo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> accord<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce with IA<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S 19. <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Si<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rly, <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e asso<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted lia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ot inc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed on the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up\u2019s state<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l posit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, rath<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er the ann<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ibu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n is <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d as <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a cont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ut<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion to the sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me each year.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>1<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>3  SHARE-BASED <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>PA<span class=\"_ _e\"></span>YM<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ENTS Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is year a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>harg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u00a3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>32.7m was recogn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed for sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed paym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rge of \u00a330.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2m). Of the tota<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l share<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>paym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rge, \u00a315.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a314.9m) rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ates to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he UK Save As Y<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ou Ear<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n Sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re Opti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, \u00a37<span class=\"_ _e\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>(l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: charg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u00a36<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7m<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>) rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ates to Per<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce Sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>are Pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ans<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, \u00a33.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a38.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2m) <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ates to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>Re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>str<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d Share Pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, \u00a36.9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m rela<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tes to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>D<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d Sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re Bon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us Sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a30.2m) and the rema<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ini<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rge of \u00a3<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2m rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ates to Repub<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Ire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd Save As Y<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>u Earn Sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>are Opt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion Sc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>\u00a30.2m).<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>In a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ddi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n, a c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>harg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of \u00a35<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3m w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed in re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on to A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nnu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al B<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>che<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he D<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d Sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>are B<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>che<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e An<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Bo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>for 2022/<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>23 is due to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e gra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nted in July 2023. Fur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>det<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ls of the opti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on and sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>are sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s that the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p ope<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rates are<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> pro<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>vide<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> the Remunera<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>tion<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> Report.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Save As Y<span class=\"_ _e\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>u Earn sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eme \u2013 \u00a315.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Save As Y<span class=\"_ _e\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>u Ear<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n (SA<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>Y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>E) sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e was app<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roved by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ers for a fur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>10 years at the 201<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>7 An<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l Ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng (AGM<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>).<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r the terms of the sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the Boa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rd may <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ffer op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>urch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ase ordi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y share<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>in the Com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ny <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce in each fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>anc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _341\">to thos</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e emp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>loyee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s who enter into His Ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>jes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s Revenu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e &amp; <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>Cu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>stom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s (HMR<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>C) <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>prove<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>SAYE <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>sav<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s contra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t. The sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e allow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s par<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ipa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o save <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>u<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>um of \u00a3500 (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a3500) each mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ice at <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ich opti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s may <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e offere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d is 80% of the aver<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>arke<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t pri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>for thre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e conse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cut<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive dea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng days prece<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng the offe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r date. The opti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>may nor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lly be exerci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sed du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">the s</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ix-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>onth pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od af<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r the compl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>etio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the SAYE c<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2023<span class=\"_ _183\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb lsdf ws12f\">2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Number <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>of options<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Weight<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d aver<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>exercise <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>price<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Nu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er of<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> options<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Weight<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ed average ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>erc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ice<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng at begi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing of the year<span class=\"_ _1ab\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls72 ws4c\">1<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>10<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>62<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>961<span class=\"_ _b7\"> </span><span class=\"ls41 ws156\">100.9p<span class=\"_ _ee\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls62 wsbc\">119,151<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>40<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span><span class=\"ls66 ws76\">99.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4p<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span>G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nted<span class=\"_ _1e5\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls2 ws18\">1<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>4,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>349,909<span class=\"_ _c0\"> </span><span class=\"ls87 ws96\">99.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0p<span class=\"_ _a1\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls125 ws149\">11,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>526<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,149<span class=\"_ _24\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f ws7f\">189.0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span>E<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xerc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _22e\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls81 ws92\">(690,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>665)<span class=\"_ _81\"> </span><span class=\"ls12b ws14e\">111<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _45\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls8a ws165\">(2<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>08<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,238)<span class=\"_ _b8\"> </span><span class=\"ls21 wsed\">13<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2p<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span>Fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ited<span class=\"_ _28f\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls2 ws18\">(14,390,10<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ls11a ws137\">12<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _14\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls7b wsa8\">(12,207<span class=\"_ _e\"></span>,656)<span class=\"_ _b5\"> </span><span class=\"ls92 wsa2\">1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>02.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span>E<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _290\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls32 ws7\">(2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,779,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>68<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0)<span class=\"_ _18e\"> </span><span class=\"ls41 ws156\">220.0p<span class=\"_ _12f\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls116 ws133\">(<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>7,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span><span class=\"ls82 wse\">206<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5p<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span>Ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng at e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd of ye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _291\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls72 ws4c\">107<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>052<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>423<span class=\"_ _1dc\"> </span><span class=\"ls20 ws2b\">94<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3p<span class=\"_ _221\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls7b wsa8\">110,562,961<span class=\"_ _b9\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws83\">10<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span>Exe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le at end of year<span class=\"_ _1db\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1c ws1f\">6,309,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>03<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _25\"> </span><span class=\"ls62 wsbc\">14<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _b3\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls117 ws134\">11<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _c2\"> </span><span class=\"lsaa ws1a\">18<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>6.8p<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span>Fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>SAYE <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re optio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns exe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rcise<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d dur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iod<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the weig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d a<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ver<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e share pri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce at <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he date of exercis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e was 144<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1p <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: 206<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls0 ws83 gs5df\">13  SHAR<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>E-B<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>AS<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ED PA<span class=\"_ _e\"></span>Y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ME<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>NTS <span class=\"ff1bd ls1 ws0\">CONTINUED<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs5e0\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e fair va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e opti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons gr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ante<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d duri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng the year have bee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n calcu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated usi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng the Bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ck-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>Sc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es mod<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>el as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sum<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing the in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>put<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _1\"></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs5e1\">sho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">wn b</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>elo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w:<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d2 ws141 gs5e2\">2023<span class=\"_ _1c5\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb lsdf ws12f\">2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h144 ff1bc fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws12f gs5e3\">3-ye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r pla<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h144 ff1bc fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws12f gs5e4\">3-ye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r pla<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h144 ff1bc fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws12f gs5e5\">2021 mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h16b ff1ba fsa8 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs5e6\">1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls166 ws19e gs5e7\">3-year plan<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls40 ws81 gs5e8\">Grant dat<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _26f\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls8 ws0\">D<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec 22<span class=\"_ _25\"> </span>D<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec 2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _9a\"> </span></span><span class=\"lsd5 ws1f\">De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c 21<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs5e9\">Sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>are p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce at gr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ant d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _292\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls11a ws137\">123<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _10d\"> </span>123<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _169\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1f ws7f\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>35p<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs5ea\">E<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xerci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se pri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce<span class=\"_ _26f\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1c ws1f\">99p<span class=\"_ _169\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff1ba\">189<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _9e\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls1f ws7f\">189<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs5eb\">Op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n lif<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in ye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ars<span class=\"_ _1fb\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ws13\">3 year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _2b\"> </span>3 year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _b8\"> </span></span>3 y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ear<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs5ec\">Ris<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k-f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ree r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _293\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls73 ws82\">3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3%<span class=\"_ _e7\"> </span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3%<span class=\"_ _10d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls62 wsbc\">0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5%<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8a ws165 gs5ed\">Expec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> vola<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>tility<span class=\"_ _294\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls115 ws132\">51.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0%<span class=\"_ _97\"> </span>51<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0%<span class=\"_ _97\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls125 ws149\">49.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>%<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs5ee\">E<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d divi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd yi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eld<span class=\"_ _295\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls41 ws156\">0.0%<span class=\"_ _98\"> </span>0.0<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>%<span class=\"_ _e7\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls31 ws6e\">0.0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>%<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs5ef\">Fair v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _1ba\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1f ws7f\">43p<span class=\"_ _b4\"> </span><span class=\"ls81 ws92\">26<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _17f\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls21 wsed\">81p<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs5f0\">In<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>crem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue of o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _1d8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls8f wsa0\">n/a<span class=\"_ _17f\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls5e ws90\">17p<span class=\"_ _4b\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff1bb\">n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>/a<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 hd4 ff1bd fs7 fc0 sc0 ls9a ws13f gs5f1\">1 <span class=\"_ _20\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _1a\"></span>I<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the cu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent ye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar, the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re was a mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on to th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e 2021 sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng to em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>plo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng awa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s from p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rev<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs in su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tut<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n for aw<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ard<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s gra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r the 202<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3 </div><div class=\"t m1 hd4 ff1bd fs7 fc0 sc0 ls9a ws13f gs5f2\">sc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of the mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed aw<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ard<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s has be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n amo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed on th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e inc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e inc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e is the di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ffe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>we<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of the </div><div class=\"t m1 hd4 ff1bd fs7 fc0 sc0 ls9a ws13f gs5f3\">202<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3 opti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g 43p, an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d the fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of repr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ced pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ev<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us awa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d usi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng 2021 aw<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ard as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, ke<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g the in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l exer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ice co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e fai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r val<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue of th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e </div><div class=\"t m1 hd4 ff1bd fs7 fc0 sc0 ls9a ws13f gs5f4\">mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g 17p <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or 2021 mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d opt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns wa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed in o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs5f5\">Volat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y has be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en esti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ak<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>his<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al vol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y in the Com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ny<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hare pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ice over a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>thre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs5f6\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e resulti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e is <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed over the ser<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>vi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iod of thre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e years on the assu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mpt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion that 27% (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: 10%) of opti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs5f7\">over th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ice p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iod a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ploye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ave the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs5f8\">Ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng opti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons gr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ante<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d unde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r the UK Emp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>loyee SA<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>YE Sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e are as <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lows:<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h130 ff1bd fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws12f gs5f9\">Nu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er of op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bd fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws12f gs5fa\">Wei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted ave<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge rem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _1\"></span><span class=\"ff1bb ls1 ws0\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls164 ws167 gs5fb\">cont<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ractual life<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> (<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>years<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls168 ws4e gs5fc\">Options granted<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h16b ff1bb fsa8 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs5fd\">1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d2 ws141 gs5fe\">2023<span class=\"_ _b2\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb lsdf ws12f\">202<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _13d\"> </span></span>202<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _b2\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb lsdf ws12f\">2022<span class=\"_ _17\"> </span><span class=\"ws0\">O<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ice<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls40 ws81 gs5ff\">Januar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y 2<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>018<span class=\"_ _296\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _97\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls128 ws149\"> 5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>41<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _d1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls89 wsb3\">(0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8)<span class=\"_ _99\"> </span><span class=\"ls118 ws135\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>51p<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls40 ws81 gs600\">Januar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y 2<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>019<span class=\"_ _297\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls8f ws92\"> 13<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>01<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _a1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls128 ws149\"> 2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>41<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _14b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls32 ws7\">(0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8)<span class=\"_ _16b\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls31 ws1c\"> 0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _98\"> </span><span class=\"ls20 ws2b\">238p<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls82 wse gs601\">Fe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>br<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y 2020<span class=\"_ _298\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls31 ws1c\"> 5,732<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,723<span class=\"_ _10e\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls109 ws157\"> 8,006,9<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _d1\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls41 ws44\"> 0.3<span class=\"_ _167\"> </span></span><span class=\"lsef ws13d\"> 1.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _209\"> </span><span class=\"ls118 ws135\">151p<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs602\">Fe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>br<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y 202<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _298\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1ec wsbe\"> 81<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _116\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls125 ws165\"> 89,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>28<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>282<span class=\"_ _170\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls8a ws98\"> 1.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _17f\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls7b ws1d\"> 2.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _8a\"> </span><span class=\"ls86 wsfd\">82p<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs603\">Fe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>br<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y 2022<span class=\"_ _298\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls72 ws209\"> 6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>333<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>53<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _5\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb lsaa ws161\"> 10,8<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>66,884<span class=\"_ _d1\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls130 ws21f\"> 2.3<span class=\"_ _e4\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1 ws55\"> 3.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _e7\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f ws7f\">189<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs604\">Fe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>br<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y 2023<span class=\"_ _299\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1e ws194\"> 1<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>3,93<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>5,952<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _1e0\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls184 ws164\"> 3.3<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _b4\"> </span><span class=\"ls15 ws80\">99p</span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls72 ws209 gs605\"> 107<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>052<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>423<span class=\"_ _6\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls7b ws1d\"> 11<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>0,562,961<span class=\"_ _4b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls8a ws98\"> 1.6<span class=\"_ _17f\"> </span></span> 2.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _b2\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls20 ws2b\">94p<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 hd4 ff1bd fs7 fc0 sc0 ls9a ws13f gs606\">1 <span class=\"_ _20\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _1a\"></span>F<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e pur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>os<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of the ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ove ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e, the o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on gr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d date is th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e cont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t date<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h1a ff1c0 fsb fc0 sc0 ls39 ws47 gs607\">B. Performance Share Plan<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>* \u2013 \u00a37<span class=\"_ _e\"></span>.0m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs608\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Per<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re Pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an (<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u201c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>P<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>P<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u201d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>) is th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y lo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n for a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roxi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly 165 of the m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>os<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t sen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r man<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs609\">the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. It <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as firs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t app<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roved by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ers at the 2005 AGM an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d agai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n at <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e 2020 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>AG<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>M<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Unde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r the pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, annu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al award<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs60a\"><span class=\"_ _341\">a pe</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rcent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>, may <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e offe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ten<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>an award ves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts is measu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red over a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>thre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-ye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d agai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l target<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs60b\">wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ich for 2022/2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3 inclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d Ear<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gs Per Sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>are (<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u201c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>EP<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u201d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>), Retu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rn on Ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al Emp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>loyed (<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u201c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>RO<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>CE<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u201d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>), T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ota<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l Sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>old<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er Retu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rn (<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u201c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>TS<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>R<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u201d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>) an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs60c\">str<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gic mea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e value of any divi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s earn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed on the veste<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d shares du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g the three yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs may <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>so be pai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on vestin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs60d\">Awa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">rds un</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r this pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an have bee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n made in each year sin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce 2005<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. More info<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on is a<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>vai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le in relat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion to this pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hin the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1c ws2 gs60e\">Remunera<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>tion R<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>epor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t. </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs60f\">Du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng the year, <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>22<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,49<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>271 sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: 19,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>37<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>217) were award<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r the pla<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e weig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hted avera<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir val<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue of the shares<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs610\">awa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d was 139.6p (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: 15<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1p). <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s at 1 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il 2023, 47<span class=\"_ _e\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>532,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>523 sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: 44<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>534<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>437) were out<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>din<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g unde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r the pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls0 ws83 gs612\">13  SHAR<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>E-B<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>AS<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ED PA<span class=\"_ _e\"></span>Y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ME<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>NTS <span class=\"ff1bd ls1 ws0\">CONTINUED<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h1a ff1c0 fsb fc0 sc0 ls28 ws0 gs613\">C<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d Sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>are B<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us Pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n* \u2013 \u00a31<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs614\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Defe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d Sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Bo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s Plan (<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u201c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>D<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>SB<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>P<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u201d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>) was firs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t introd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in 2005/06 as par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of the Ann<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l Bonu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s Sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d was reapp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roved by </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs615\">sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>old<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s at <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e 2020 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>AG<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>M<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. It <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ay be ope<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d for approx<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ately 5,0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0 emp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>loyee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s with<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up. As par<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs616\">em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ploye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es are requ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ired to defe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>a propo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on of any <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us pai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d into shares wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ich wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll be hel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>for thre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e years<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re are no <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ur<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs617\">pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>are<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, ot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r tha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n conti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>loym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ith<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p and t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of any di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s ear<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs618\">the ves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted share<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s duri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng the def<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od may als<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o be paid on vesti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. More info<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on is a<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>vai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s pla<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n with<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1c ws2 gs619\">Remunera<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>tion R<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>epor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs61a\">Du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng the year 29,6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>30<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>372 share<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s (la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: no share<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>) have <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en award<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r the pla<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l bon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. As at <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>1 Ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs61b\">2023<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, 2<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>6,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>794<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>48 sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: 190<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,59<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6) were out<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>din<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er the pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h1a ff1c1 fsb fc0 sc0 ls28 ws27 gs61c\">D. Restr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted Sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>are Pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an* \u2013 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u00a3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs61d\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Restr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted Sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>are Pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an (\u201c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>RS<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>P<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u201d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>) was esta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ish<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed in 200<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0 as par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the rewa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rd strate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gy for reten<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n and recru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>itm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>of seni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or man<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ers<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs61e\">wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o are <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>vit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al to the success of the bus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ine<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss and th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an wa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s reapp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roved by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ers at the 2020 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>AG<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>M<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an ope<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tes for the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs61f\">se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r mana<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt team<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Awa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rds vest at <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he restr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d (ty<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n one and thre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e years) subje<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs620\">par<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ipa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt sti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll bei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng in emp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>loym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent of the Com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pany on the relev<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ant ves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g date. The valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>any div<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds earn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed on the veste<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs621\">sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res dur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g the restri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od may als<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o be paid on vesti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. More info<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n is a<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>vai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s pla<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n with<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1c ws2 gs622\">Remunera<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>tion R<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>epor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs623\">Du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng the year, <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>2,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>624,49<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6 share<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s (la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: 2,4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>41,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>80<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9) have <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en award<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>der th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e pla<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e weigh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted avera<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs624\">awa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d was 7<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r: 158.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>p). <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s at 1 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il 2023, 5,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>557<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>542 shares (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: 10,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>36<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>217) were out<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>and<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g unde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r the pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h1a ff1c1 fsb fc0 sc0 ls28 ws27 gs625\">E<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Repu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bli<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Ire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>and Save As Y<span class=\"_ _e\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>u Earn sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e \u2013 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u00a30.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs626\">Sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ares<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ave, the Com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ny<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ave As Y<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ou Ea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rn sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, was intro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>duce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in 2009 to all emp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>loyee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he Rep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ubl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic of Irel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd for a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-ye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs627\">pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, af<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter app<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rova<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l b<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>y share<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs at the 2009 AGM an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d again at the 2019 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>AG<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>M<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lows par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ici<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>save up to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs628\">ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mum of \u20ac50<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0 (la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u20ac50<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0) each mont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e price at whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch opti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons may be offere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d is 80% of the averag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e mid<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ket pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ice for<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs629\">thre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e conse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cut<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive dea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng days prece<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>din<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g the offe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r date. The opti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons may nor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lly be exerci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d duri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng the six-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iod af<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r the </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs62a\">comp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>let<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e SA<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>Y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>E contra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs62b\">Du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng the year, <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>opt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s were gran<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year: no opt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s grante<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>). As at <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>1 Ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 2023, 1,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>26<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4,131 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: 1,439,9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>54) were<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls87 ws95 gs62c\">outstanding under the scheme.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h1a ff1c1 fsb fc0 sc0 ls28 ws27 gs62d\">F<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>. Mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ks and Sp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cer Emp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>loyee Be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fit T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>rus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs62e\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Mark<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and Sp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cer Emp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>loyee Be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fit T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ust (th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e \u201cT<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u201d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>) ho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lds 166<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>57 (la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: 264<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,779) sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k value of \u00a3<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r:<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs62f\">\u00a30.0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m) <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ket valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u00a30.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r: \u00a30.4m). The<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res were acqui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red by the T<span class=\"_ _e\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t throu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gh a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ket </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs630\">pu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rchas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es and new iss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ues an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d are <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>sho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wn as a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>in retai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d earn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gs in the conso<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>date<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d statem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al posi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n. Awa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rds<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _1\"></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs631\">are gr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted to em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ploye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es at t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iscre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of Ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rk<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d Sp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ncer p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lc a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ust a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es to sa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e awa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rds in a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ccord<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ance w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs632\">wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>she<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>M<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ks and S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r plc unde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r the seni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or exe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cut<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s descr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ove. Div<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds are wai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ved on all of thes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e shares<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h1a ff1c0 fsb fc0 sc0 ls39 ws47 gs633\">G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. ShareBuy<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs634\">Sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>are<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>Bu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y, <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Comp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>any<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s Sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re Incen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tive Pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, enab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ipa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts to buy share<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s direc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tly from th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eir gros<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s sal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y. This sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me do<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs635\">not a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n IF<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>RS 2 cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. </div><div class=\"t m1 hd4 ff1bd fs7 fc0 sc0 ls9a ws13f gs636\">* <span class=\"_ _12\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _11\"></span>All aw<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds bo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s year a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st ye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar wer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s. Fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r the pu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>os<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es of ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g the nu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er of sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>are<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s awa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>are pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce use<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d is the ave<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge of th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e </div><div class=\"t m1 hd4 ff1bd fs7 fc0 sc0 ls9a ws13f gs637\">mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ke<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t pri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce for th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e five con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g days pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ece<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e gr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ant da<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he0 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 lsef ws100 gs639\">14<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>  INT<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>AN<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>GI<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>BLE ASSET<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls11c ws13c gs63a\">Goodwill<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gs63b\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d1 ws203 gs63c\">Brands<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gs63d\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls164 ws186 gs63e\">Computer </div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 lsb2 ws6c gs63f\">sof<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gs640\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls164 ws186 gs641\">Computer </div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 lsb2 ws6c gs642\">sof<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re </div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls170 ws1de gs643\">under </div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls126 ws14a gs644\">develo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gs645\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1cb ws1fc gs646\">To<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gs647\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs648\">At 3 Ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 2021<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls4e ws58 gs649\">Cost<span class=\"_ _27e\"> </span><span class=\"ls21 wsed\">13<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _10d\"> </span><span class=\"ls117 ws134\">11<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _89\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f ws7f\">1,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>539.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _16b\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws83\">56<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9<span class=\"_ _b8\"> </span><span class=\"lsaa ws1a\">1,85<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>0.8<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs64a\">Accu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d amor<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, impai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts and wr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ffs<span class=\"_ _a5\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls117 ws134\">(<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>112<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _b3\"> </span><span class=\"ls7b wsa8\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>11<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>2.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5)<span class=\"_ _41\"> </span><span class=\"ls115 ws132\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>62.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _83\"> </span><span class=\"ls118 ws135\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>32<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1)<span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span><span class=\"ls86 wsfd\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>618<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.8)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs64b\">Ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t book va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue<span class=\"_ _29a\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls73 ws82\">23<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _160\"> </span><span class=\"ls118 ws135\">6<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _e7\"> </span><span class=\"ls119 ws136\">1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _b2\"> </span><span class=\"ls9 ws145\">24<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _84\"> </span><span class=\"ls22 ws8f\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>32.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 he0 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs64c\">Y<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d 2 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>Ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs64d\">Op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g net boo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k value<span class=\"_ _1e2\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls73 ws82\">23<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _178\"> </span><span class=\"ls118 ws135\">6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _e7\"> </span><span class=\"ls119 ws136\">1<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _b2\"> </span><span class=\"ls9 ws145\">24<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _84\"> </span><span class=\"ls22 ws8f\">232<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls87 ws96 gs64e\">Additions<span class=\"_ _29b\"> </span><span class=\"ls1c ws1f\">4.8<span class=\"_ _1da\"> </span><span class=\"ls118 ws135\">0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _167\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws83\">0.9<span class=\"_ _13d\"> </span><span class=\"lsb2 ws6c\">63.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _16b\"> </span><span class=\"ls72 ws4c\">69.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs64f\">T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ans<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and recl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _29c\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _16b\"> </span><span class=\"ls66 ws76\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9.6<span class=\"_ _169\"> </span><span class=\"ls1c ws1f\">(44.6)<span class=\"_ _99\"> </span><span class=\"ls62 wsbc\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>15<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs650\">As<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t write<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>off<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _25c\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _d1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff1bb\">(0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6)<span class=\"_ _a6\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _8a\"> </span></span>(0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1c ws2 gs651\">Amor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tisat<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ion charge<span class=\"_ _1a1\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _14b\"> </span><span class=\"ls8 ws13\">(0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _22b\"> </span><span class=\"ls89 wsb3\">(93<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0)<span class=\"_ _a6\"> </span></span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _20a\"> </span><span class=\"ls89 wsb3\">(9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs652\">E<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xcha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e diffe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce<span class=\"_ _1db\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls118 ws135\">0.1<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _1da\"> </span></span>0.1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs653\">Clo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>si<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng net bo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ok va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue<span class=\"_ _1e2\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls14 ws2f\">28.6<span class=\"_ _170\"> </span><span class=\"ls120 ws144\">5.6<span class=\"_ _169\"> </span><span class=\"ls12b ws14e\">114<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _10d\"> </span><span class=\"ls41 ws156\">44.0<span class=\"_ _84\"> </span><span class=\"ls89 wsb3\">192<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs654\">At 2 Ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls4e ws58 gs655\">Cost<span class=\"_ _263\"> </span><span class=\"ls86 wsfd\">140.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _b6\"> </span><span class=\"ls117 ws134\">118<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _b0\"> </span><span class=\"ls2c ws2c\">1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>570<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _1e0\"> </span><span class=\"ls12b ws14e\">76<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _b7\"> </span><span class=\"ls66 ws76\">1,9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>05.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs656\">Accu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d amor<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, impai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts and wr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ffs<span class=\"_ _a5\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls117 ws134\">(<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>112<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _99\"> </span>(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>113<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _3b\"> </span><span class=\"ls118 ws135\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>455<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8)<span class=\"_ _20a\"> </span>(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>32<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1)<span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ls87 ws96\">(1,713.0)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs657\">Ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t book va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue<span class=\"_ _297\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls125 ws149\">28<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _167\"> </span><span class=\"ls15 ws80\">5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.6<span class=\"_ _10d\"> </span><span class=\"ls117 ws134\">114<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _ae\"> </span><span class=\"ls87 ws96\">44.0<span class=\"_ _98\"> </span><span class=\"ls22 ws8f\">192<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 he0 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs658\">Y<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d 1 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>Ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 2023<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs659\">Op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g net boo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k value<span class=\"_ _155\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls14 ws2f\">28<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.6<span class=\"_ _170\"> </span><span class=\"ls120 ws144\">5.6<span class=\"_ _169\"> </span><span class=\"ls12b ws14e\">114<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _9e\"> </span><span class=\"ls41 ws156\">4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4.0<span class=\"_ _84\"> </span><span class=\"ls89 wsb3\">192<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls87 ws96 gs65a\">Additions<span class=\"_ _70\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _4b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls11d ws13d\">5.3<span class=\"_ _b4\"> </span><span class=\"ls8 ws13\">79.1<span class=\"_ _10d\"> </span><span class=\"ls120 ws144\">84.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs65b\">Acqu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d throug<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h busi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s combi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _29d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _16a\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls8a ws165\">1.5<span class=\"_ _16a\"> </span>1.2<span class=\"_ _167\"> </span><span class=\"ls81 ws92\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs65c\">T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ans<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and recl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _29c\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _ae\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls81 ws92\">35.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _99\"> </span><span class=\"ls73 ws82\">(6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _b3\"> </span><span class=\"ls87 ws96\">(28<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.6)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs65d\">As<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t write<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>off<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _25c\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _14b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls32 ws7\">(0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7)<span class=\"_ _fb\"> </span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _b4\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls32 ws7\">(0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1c ws2 gs65e\">Amor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tisat<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ion charge<span class=\"_ _29e\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _b4\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls32 ws7\">(0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6)<span class=\"_ _85\"> </span><span class=\"ls89 wsb3\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>86<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _fb\"> </span></span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _98\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1ec ws21b\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs65f\">E<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xcha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e diffe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce<span class=\"_ _29f\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls32 ws7\">(0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _fb\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _b4\"> </span></span>(0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs660\">Clo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>si<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng net bo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ok va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue<span class=\"_ _91\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls14 ws2f\">28<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _4b\"> </span><span class=\"ls41 ws156\">5.0<span class=\"_ _b6\"> </span><span class=\"ls81 ws92\">69.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _13d\"> </span></span></span></span><span class=\"ff1ba\">6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.1<span class=\"_ _20a\"> </span><span class=\"ls82 wse\">163<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs661\">At 1 Ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 2023<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls4e ws58 gs662\">Cost<span class=\"_ _2a0\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls62 wsbc\">140<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _20a\"> </span><span class=\"ls12b ws14e\">118<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _b9\"> </span><span class=\"ls11a ws137\">1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>12<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _ae\"> </span><span class=\"ls89 wsb3\">92<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span><span class=\"ls15 ws80\">1,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>964.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs663\">Accu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d amor<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, impai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts and wr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ffs<span class=\"_ _e1\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls12b ws14e\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>112<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _81\"> </span>(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>113<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _45\"> </span><span class=\"ls16 ws14\">(1,542.9)<span class=\"_ _84\"> </span><span class=\"ls115 ws132\">(32<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.1)<span class=\"_ _46\"> </span><span class=\"ls41 ws156\">(1,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>800.9)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs664\">Ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t book va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue<span class=\"_ _113\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls14 ws2f\">28<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _4b\"> </span><span class=\"ls41 ws156\">5.0<span class=\"_ _b6\"> </span><span class=\"ls81 ws92\">69.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _13d\"> </span></span></span></span><span class=\"ff1ba\">6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.1<span class=\"_ _20a\"> </span><span class=\"ls82 wse\">163<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs665\">G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dw<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l rela<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he fol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lowi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and group<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ash ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng uni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts (CGUs):<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws0 gs666\">pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d1 ws203 gs667\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls164 ws186 gs668\">India<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d1 ws203 gs669\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs66a\">Sports </div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls4c ws56 gs66b\">Edit<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d1 ws203 gs66c\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h144 ff1bc fs8 fc0 sc0 ls141 ws1fb gs66d\">Other<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d1 ws203 gs66e\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1cb ws1fc gs66f\">To<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h144 ff1bc fs8 fc0 sc0 ls17d ws19b gs670\">Goodwill<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d1 ws203 gs671\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs672\">Ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>bo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ok val<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue at 2 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il 2022<span class=\"_ _2a1\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls82 wse\">16<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _4b\"> </span><span class=\"ls120 ws144\">6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.6<span class=\"_ _dd\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e7 ws95\">4.8<span class=\"_ _4b\"> </span><span class=\"ls81 ws92\">0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _b6\"> </span><span class=\"ls14 ws2f\">28<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.6<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs673\">E<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xcha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e diffe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce<span class=\"_ _2a2\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _b4\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls32 ws7\">(0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _fb\"> </span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _b4\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls32 ws7\">(0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs674\">Ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>bo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ok val<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue at 1 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il 2023<span class=\"_ _285\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls82 wse\">16<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _4b\"> </span><span class=\"ls1d3 ws81\">6.4<span class=\"_ _dd\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e7 ws95\">4.8<span class=\"_ _4b\"> </span><span class=\"ls81 ws92\">0.7<span class=\"_ _b6\"> </span><span class=\"ls14 ws2f\">28.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls0 ws83 gs676\">14  INT<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>NG<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>I<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>BLE AS<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ETS <span class=\"ff1bd ls1 ws0\">CONTINUED<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h1a ff1c0 fsb fc0 sc0 ls39 ws47 gs677\">Goodwill impairment testing<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs678\">G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dw<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ot amo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sed bu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ste<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d annua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lly for imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h the recovera<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e amou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt bei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng dete<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rmi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d from valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs679\"><span class=\"_ _341\">use c</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs67a\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e goo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dw<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l bal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ance rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>to the goo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dw<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l recogn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on the acqui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>siti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on of per una \u00a316<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r: \u00a316<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5m), Indi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a \u00a3<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year:<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs67b\">\u00a36.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6m), Sp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s Edit \u00a3<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>\u00a34.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8m) <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d other \u00a30.7m <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a30.7<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>m).<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs67c\">G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dw<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l for Indi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>itore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt at a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>cou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y level<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, inclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng the comb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed retai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l and who<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e busin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ses<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, and has be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs67d\">teste<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d for impa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt on that basis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs67e\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e per una bra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd is a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nite li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fe inta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ibl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e asset am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>igh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e basis over a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od of 15 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The bra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd int<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le was<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs67f\">acq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d for a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>cos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>\u00a380.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0m an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d has bee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n ful<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. It is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>el<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d at <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a net bo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ok valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of \u00a3<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l (la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a3nil). Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e per una go<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll of </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs680\">\u00a316<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5m is tes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly for im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs681\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e cash flows use<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d for impa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>irm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t testin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g are <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed on the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up\u2019s late<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st bud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t and forec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t cash flows<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, coverin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ree<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs682\">wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ich h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ave rega<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rd to his<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d kn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>owl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge of t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he cu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rket<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, tog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ith t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s vi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ews o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ut<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs683\">ach<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iev<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le grow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th and the im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of commi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d cash flows<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h flows inclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de ong<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng cap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ndi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ture req<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs684\">store ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, but exclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de any grow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th cap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al init<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ves not comm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs685\">Ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh flows beyon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d this three<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>-yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>are ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d using a long<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm grow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>rate bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed on the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s curre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt view of achi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>evab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs686\">lon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm grow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>urre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt vie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>chi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble lon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m grow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th for pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r una is <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>1.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6% (la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: 1.6%<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>), wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ich is a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n from<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs687\">the over<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p long<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm grow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h rate of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0% (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: 2.0%<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>). Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s curre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt view of achi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>evab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le lon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m grow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th for In<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dia is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs688\">5.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5% (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: 5.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5%)<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs689\">Ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t estim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ates disco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt rate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s that reflec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t the cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rent mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ket ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ess<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of the time valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ney and th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sks sp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fic to </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs68a\">eac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h asset or CGU<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ax dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>coun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>rate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d from the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>os<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x weig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hted aver<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e c<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ost of cap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ita<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l (\u201c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>WACC<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u201d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>) whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch has<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs68b\">be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lcul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d usin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et pri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g mod<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>el<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the inp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ut<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch inclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de a countr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y risk-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e rate, equ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y ris<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>miu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m, G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs68c\">size prem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ium an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isk adj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ust<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt (be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta). The pos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x W<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ACC <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>is subs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntly grosse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d up to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x rate <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d was 1<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>3.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4% for per un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a (la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs68d\">year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: 10.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8%<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>) and 15.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4% for Indi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: 11.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3%<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>).<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs68e\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e imme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ately quan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le impa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts of clim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate chan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge and cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o be incur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red in conn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h our net zero </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs68f\">comm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>itm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, are <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s budg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et and thre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-ye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch have bee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n used to supp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t the imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent revi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ews<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs690\">wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">th no mate</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ria<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l impa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t on <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h flows.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs691\">Ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t has per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y ana<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lysis on the key <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ssu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mpt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l usin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g reason<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>os<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le chan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs692\"><span class=\"_ _341\">in th</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ese key assu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mpt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, bot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h indi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lly and in comb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n. Ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent has cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d reason<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>os<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le chan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ke<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs693\">ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>um<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ptio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns that wou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld caus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e the carr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>yi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng amo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>go<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll or bra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o excee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d the valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>u<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se for each as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs694\">Fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>bo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th per una an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d Indi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a respe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>, the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re are <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>no reaso<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bly poss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le chan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ges in key <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sum<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ptio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns that wou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld lead to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n impa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs695\">an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d the a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ssu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mpt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s do n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ot gi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se to a key so<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>urce of es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on u<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ncer<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>int<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he0 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls0 ws83 gs697\">15  PROP<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ERT<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Y<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>, PL<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>AN<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>T AND EQ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>UI<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>PM<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ENT<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs698\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s prope<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y, <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ant and eq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of \u00a35,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>203<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7m <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a34,902.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3m) consis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts of owne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d asse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts of \u00a33,74<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>.7m <span class=\"ff1bb ls1 ws0\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs699\">(l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a33,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>48<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m) <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ght-o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>use as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u00a31<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,45<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a31,415.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8m).<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h1a ff1c0 fsb fc0 sc0 ls28 ws0 gs69a\">Prop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y, pla<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d eq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uip<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt \u2013 own<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls182 ws11a gs69b\">Land and </div><div class=\"t m1 h130 ff1bd fs8 fc0 sc0 ls170 ws1de gs69c\">buildings<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gs69d\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1f1 ws220 gs69e\">Fix<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tures, </div><div class=\"t m1 h130 ff1bd fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws12f gs69f\">fit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls170 ws1de gs6a0\">equipment<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gs6a1\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws0 gs6a2\">As<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ets i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e </div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls170 ws192 gs6a3\">course<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> of </div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls164 ws186 gs6a4\">construction<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gs6a5\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1cb ws1fc gs6a6\">To<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gs6a7\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs6a8\">At 3 Ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 2021<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls4e ws58 gs6a9\">Cost<span class=\"_ _1d4\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws83\">2,8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>09.9<span class=\"_ _e2\"> </span><span class=\"ls115 ws132\">5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,45<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _b4\"> </span><span class=\"ls119 ws136\">6<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _b9\"> </span>8<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _12\"> </span>3<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs6aa\">Accu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d dep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n, im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and wr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>off<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _2a3\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls119 ws136\">(<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _ec\"> </span><span class=\"ls66 ws76\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3,959.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3)<span class=\"_ _82\"> </span><span class=\"ls86 wsfd\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>18<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _47\"> </span><span class=\"ls122 ws147\">(4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,76<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs6ab\">Ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t book va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue<span class=\"_ _276\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls7b wsa8\">2,022.4<span class=\"_ _b7\"> </span><span class=\"ls125 ws149\">1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,49<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9<span class=\"_ _13d\"> </span>49.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _b8\"> </span></span>3,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>562.6<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 he0 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs6ac\">Y<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d 2 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>Ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs6ad\">Op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g net boo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k value<span class=\"_ _2a4\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls7b wsa8\">2,022.4<span class=\"_ _b7\"> </span><span class=\"ls125 ws149\">1,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>49<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _13d\"> </span>49.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _b8\"> </span></span>3,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>562.6<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls87 ws96 gs6ae\">Additions<span class=\"_ _2a5\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws83\">0.9<span class=\"_ _17f\"> </span><span class=\"ls119 ws136\">1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _84\"> </span></span></span>238<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0<span class=\"_ _22b\"> </span><span class=\"ls73 ws82\">256<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.6<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs6af\">T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ans<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and recl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _2a6\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls87 ws96\">3.0<span class=\"_ _98\"> </span><span class=\"ls2c ws2c\">17<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _bf\"> </span><span class=\"ls115 ws132\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3)<span class=\"_ _b6\"> </span><span class=\"ls86 wsfd\">14.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 lsb2 ws6c gs6b0\">Disposal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _1d5\"> </span><span class=\"ls62 wsbc\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>15.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9)<span class=\"_ _8a\"> </span><span class=\"ls8 ws13\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1.9)<span class=\"_ _a6\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _16b\"> </span><span class=\"ls119 ws136\">(<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls20 ws20 gs6b1\">Impairment<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> rev<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ersals<span class=\"_ _2a7\"> </span><span class=\"ls1c ws1f\">34.5<span class=\"_ _b4\"> </span><span class=\"ls119 ws136\">2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _ce\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _d1\"> </span><span class=\"ls118 ws135\">62.1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls31 ws1c gs6b2\">Impairment charge<span class=\"_ _128\"> </span><span class=\"ls119 ws136\">(<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _20a\"> </span><span class=\"ls8f wsa0\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>31<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _a6\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _169\"> </span><span class=\"ls89 wsb3\">(89<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs6b3\">As<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t write<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>off<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _5d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls0 ws83\">0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9<span class=\"_ _b2\"> </span><span class=\"ls117 ws134\">(<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>11<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _168\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _9e\"> </span><span class=\"ls4e ws58\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>10.5)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls32 ws32 gs6b4\">Dep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reciatio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n charge<span class=\"_ _2a8\"> </span><span class=\"ls86 wsfd\">(3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _22\"> </span><span class=\"ls7b wsa8\">(256.1)<span class=\"_ _fb\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _22\"> </span></span>(29<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs6b5\">E<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xcha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e diffe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce<span class=\"_ _2a9\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls73 ws82\">(1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _fb\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _4b\"> </span></span>(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1.7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs6b6\">Clo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>si<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng net bo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ok va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue<span class=\"_ _124\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls7b wsa8\">1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,95<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>2.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _1dc\"> </span><span class=\"ls128 ws14c\">1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>411<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _169\"> </span><span class=\"lsdc ws5f\">12<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _2b\"> </span><span class=\"ls108 ws122\">3,486.5<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs6b7\">At 2 Ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls4e ws58 gs6b8\">Cost<span class=\"_ _22f\"> </span><span class=\"ls12b ws14e\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,76<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _b7\"> </span><span class=\"ls125 ws149\">5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>275<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _10d\"> </span><span class=\"ls128 ws14c\">1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>41<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _81\"> </span><span class=\"ls21 wsed\">8,1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>81.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs6b9\">Accu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d dep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n, im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and wr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>off<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _2aa\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls7b wsa8\">(8<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>12.5)<span class=\"_ _bd\"> </span>(3,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>86<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4.5)<span class=\"_ _82\"> </span><span class=\"ls86 wsfd\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _47\"> </span><span class=\"ls122 ws147\">(4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>69<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs6ba\">Ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t book va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue<span class=\"_ _17d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls7b wsa8\">1,952.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _1dc\"> </span><span class=\"ls128 ws14c\">1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>41<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _169\"> </span><span class=\"lsdc ws5f\">12<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _2b\"> </span><span class=\"ls108 ws122\">3,486.5<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 he0 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs6bb\">Y<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d 1 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>Ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 2023<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs6bc\">Op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g net boo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k value<span class=\"_ _2ab\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls82 wse\">1,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>952<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _9a\"> </span><span class=\"ls12b ws14e\">1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>411<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _99\"> </span><span class=\"ls11a ws137\">12<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ls40 ws43\">3,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>486<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.5<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls87 ws96 gs6bd\">Additions<span class=\"_ _2ac\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls41 ws156\">0.8<span class=\"_ _9e\"> </span>40.0<span class=\"_ _b3\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff1ba\">296<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _22b\"> </span><span class=\"ls72 ws4c\">337.0<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs6be\">Acqu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d throug<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h busi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s combi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _117\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls115 ws132\">150<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _16b\"> </span><span class=\"ls81 ws92\">38<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _170\"> </span><span class=\"ls184 wsc3\">3.8<span class=\"_ _cc\"> </span><span class=\"ls89 wsb3\">193<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs6bf\">T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ans<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and recl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _73\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls115 ws132\">15<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span><span class=\"ls89 wsb3\">292<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _9a\"> </span><span class=\"ls81 ws92\">(28<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.7)<span class=\"_ _82\"> </span>26<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.6<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 lsb2 ws6c gs6c0\">Disposal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _2ad\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls32 ws7\">(2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _b6\"> </span>(2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _fb\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _b4\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls62 wsbc\">(4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls20 ws20 gs6c1\">Impairment<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> rev<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ersals<span class=\"_ _2ae\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls31 ws6e\">25.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _16b\"> </span><span class=\"ls62 wsbc\">14<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _10d\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls81 ws92\">40.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls31 ws1c gs6c2\">Impairment charge<span class=\"_ _2af\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls66 ws76\">(22<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5)<span class=\"_ _ae\"> </span><span class=\"ls32 ws7\">(9.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3)<span class=\"_ _fb\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _e7\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls8 ws13\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>31.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs6c3\">As<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t write<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>off<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _5d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls4b ws55\">2.2<span class=\"_ _16c\"> </span><span class=\"ls8a ws165\">1.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _167\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls81 ws92\">3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls32 ws32 gs6c4\">Dep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reciatio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n charge<span class=\"_ _57\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls87 ws96\">(5<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>9.9)<span class=\"_ _2b\"> </span><span class=\"ls89 wsb3\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>25<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _fb\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _c0\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls8 ws13\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>310.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs6c5\">E<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xcha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e diffe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce<span class=\"_ _2b0\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls11d ws13d\">5.5<span class=\"_ _16c\"> </span><span class=\"ls8a ws165\">1.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _16c\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ff1ba\">0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _1e8\"> </span><span class=\"ls1ec ws21b\">7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs6c6\">Clo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>si<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng net bo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ok va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue<span class=\"_ _2a4\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1ec ws21b\">2<span class=\"_ _12\"> </span>,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _ef\"> </span>1<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _84\"> </span><span class=\"ls62 wsbc\">142<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _b8\"> </span></span>3<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>74<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs6c7\">At 1 Ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 2023<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls4e ws58 gs6c8\">Cost<span class=\"_ _2b1\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls12b ws14e\">2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>911<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _2b\"> </span><span class=\"ls131 ws158\">5,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>532<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _cc\"> </span><span class=\"ls82 wse\">16<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _3f\"> </span><span class=\"ls1c ws1f\">8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,604<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs6c9\">Accu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d dep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n, im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and wr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>off<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _177\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1f ws7f\">(8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>43<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8)<span class=\"_ _152\"> </span><span class=\"ls40 ws43\">(3,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>994.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6)<span class=\"_ _22b\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ff1ba\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>18<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _152\"> </span><span class=\"ls62 wsbc\">(4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>85<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs6ca\">Ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t book va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue<span class=\"_ _27e\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1ec ws21b\">2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _89\"> </span>1<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _84\"> </span><span class=\"ls62 wsbc\">142<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _b8\"> </span></span>3<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>74<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs6cb\">As<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t write<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>off<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e asse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h gross boo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u00a3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>240.9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a33<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>83.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3m) and \u00a3nil (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a3nil) net boo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs6cc\">that are no long<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er in use and have the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>refo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en reti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls0 ws83 gs6ce\">15  PROP<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ERT<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Y<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>, PL<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>AN<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>T AND EQ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>UI<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>PM<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ENT <span class=\"ff1bd ls1 ws0\">CONTINUED<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h1a ff1c0 fsb fc0 sc0 ls49 ws4e gs6cf\">Right<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>-of-use a<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ssets<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs6d0\">Se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t out belo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w are <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he car<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts of righ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of-u<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se asse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d the movem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s duri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng the pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od:<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h1a ff1c0 fsb fc0 sc0 ls49 ws4e gs6d1\">Right<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>-of-use a<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ssets<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls182 ws11a gs6d2\">Land and </div><div class=\"t m1 h130 ff1bd fs8 fc0 sc0 ls170 ws1de gs6d3\">buildings<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gs6d4\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1f1 ws220 gs6d5\">Fix<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tures, </div><div class=\"t m1 h130 ff1bd fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws12f gs6d6\">fit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls170 ws1de gs6d7\">equipment<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gs6d8\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1cb ws1fc gs6d9\">To<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gs6da\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs6db\">At 3 Ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 2021<span class=\"_ _2b2\"> </span><span class=\"ls108 ws122\">1,444.7<span class=\"_ _b4\"> </span><span class=\"ls115 ws132\">51.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span><span class=\"ls131 ws158\">1,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>496<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls87 ws96 gs6dc\">Additions<span class=\"_ _2b3\"> </span><span class=\"ls73 ws82\">72.7<span class=\"_ _e4\"> </span><span class=\"ls119 ws136\">1<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _16b\"> </span><span class=\"ls31 ws6e\">9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.6<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs6dd\">T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ans<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and recl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _27c\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls31 ws6e\">0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _4b\"> </span></span>0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 lsb2 ws6c gs6de\">Disposal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _232\"> </span><span class=\"ls119 ws136\">(<span class=\"_ _12\"> </span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _12\"> </span>)<span class=\"_ _13d\"> </span><span class=\"ls86 wsfd\">(0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _b2\"> </span></span>(<span class=\"_ _12\"> </span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls20 ws20 gs6df\">Impairment<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> rev<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ersals<span class=\"_ _2b4\"> </span><span class=\"ls125 ws149\">28.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _16b\"> </span></span>28<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls31 ws1c gs6e0\">Impairment charge<span class=\"_ _1a5\"> </span><span class=\"ls115 ws132\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>25<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.4)<span class=\"_ _a6\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _20a\"> </span></span>(25<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls32 ws32 gs6e1\">Dep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reciatio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n charge<span class=\"_ _213\"> </span><span class=\"ls86 wsfd\">(14<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _98\"> </span><span class=\"lsd5 wse8\">(21<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6)<span class=\"_ _81\"> </span><span class=\"ls119 ws136\">(<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs6e2\">E<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xcha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e diffe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce<span class=\"_ _1c0\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls0 ws83\">0.9<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _170\"> </span></span>0.9<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs6e3\">At 2 Ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 2022<span class=\"_ _24f\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls120 ws144\">1,368.4<span class=\"_ _209\"> </span><span class=\"ls119 ws136\">4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _22\"> </span><span class=\"ls128 ws14c\">1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>41<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls87 ws96 gs6e4\">Additions<span class=\"_ _2b5\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls89 wsb3\">198<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _209\"> </span><span class=\"ls1ec ws21b\">3<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _22b\"> </span><span class=\"ls81 ws92\">235<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs6e5\">Acqu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d throug<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h busi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s combi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _2b6\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls81 ws92\">6.7<span class=\"_ _d1\"> </span><span class=\"ls62 wsbc\">14<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _b6\"> </span><span class=\"lsef ws100\">20.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs6e6\">T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ans<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and recl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _2b7\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _17f\"> </span><span class=\"ls115 ws132\">(0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1)<span class=\"_ _b4\"> </span><span class=\"ls41 ws156\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 lsb2 ws6c gs6e7\">Disposal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _2b8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1ec ws21b\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _cc\"> </span><span class=\"ls72 ws4c\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>10<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _b3\"> </span><span class=\"ls81 ws92\">(38<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls20 ws20 gs6e8\">Impairment<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> rev<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ersals<span class=\"_ _2b4\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls62 wsbc\">14<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _13d\"> </span></span>14<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls31 ws1c gs6e9\">Impairment charge<span class=\"_ _1a5\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls62 wsbc\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>14<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>8)<span class=\"_ _fb\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _20a\"> </span></span>(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>14<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls32 ws32 gs6ea\">Dep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reciatio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n charge<span class=\"_ _2ac\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls115 ws132\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>159<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _84\"> </span><span class=\"ls72 ws4c\">(21<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _25\"> </span><span class=\"ls16 ws14\">(1<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>80.9<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs6eb\">E<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xcha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e diffe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce<span class=\"_ _1c2\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls8a ws165\">1.3<span class=\"_ _16a\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff1ba\">0.1<span class=\"_ _16c\"> </span><span class=\"ls8a ws165\">1.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs6ec\">At 1 Ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 2023<span class=\"_ _24f\"> </span><span class=\"ls87 ws96\">1,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>389.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _b6\"> </span><span class=\"ls1c ws1f\">66<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.2<span class=\"_ _e2\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws83\">1,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>45<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h1a ff1c0 fsb fc0 sc0 ls28 ws0 gs6ed\">Imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y, pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d equ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ip<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d rig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ht-of-us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs6ee\">Fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent test<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing pu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ose<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup has dete<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed that each sto<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate CGU, wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th the excep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>O<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ut<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>let<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>store<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs6ef\">wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ich are consi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red toge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r as one CGU. Cli<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ck &amp; <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>C<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t sa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les are inclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in the cash flows of the releva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt CGU.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs6f0\">Ea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch CGU is tested for imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt at the bal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce sheet date if any indi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cato<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs of impai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d impa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>irm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t reversa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l have <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs6f1\">id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Stores ide<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d with<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up\u2019s UK store est<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate prog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ram<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me are auto<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lly tested for imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent (see note 5). </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs6f2\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e value in use of each CGU is calc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed on the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up\u2019s late<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st bud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t and fore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t cash flows<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, coverin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hree<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>-yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs6f3\">wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ich h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ave rega<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rd to his<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>man<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d kn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>led<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f the cu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rke<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t, tog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s vi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ews o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ture<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs6f4\">ach<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iev<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le grow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th and the im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of commi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d init<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h flows inclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de ong<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng cap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ita<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ture req<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs6f5\">store ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, but exclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de any grow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th cap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al init<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ves not comm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h flows beyon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d this three<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>-yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d are <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d using<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs6f6\">a long<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm grow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h rate base<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ture ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h refere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t GDP grow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ese grow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>rate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s do <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>not<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs6f7\">exce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed the lon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm grow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th rate for th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l busi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he relev<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ant ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rito<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y. <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>I<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f the CGU rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ates to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a sto<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re which th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs6f8\">has id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed as par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of the UK store esta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>amm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e, the val<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue in use calcu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated has be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on of the futu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re cash<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs6f9\">flows up to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he poi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt whe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re it is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d that trad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e wil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l cease and the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n esti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on of the timi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng and am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>of costs as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>soc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d with<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs6fa\">closu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re deta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ile<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d ful<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>in note 5. The imm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>qua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate chan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge and cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e incu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>in conn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs6fb\">wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th our net zero commi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, are inclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d with<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d three<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ear pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ich have bee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n used to supp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs6fc\">imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent revi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ews<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, with no mater<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l impa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t on <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>flows<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. We <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>so exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct any pote<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l store refu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rbi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>shm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e pha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sed over mu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ltip<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs6fd\">year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>refo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re any ch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ang<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ired d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue to cl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e wou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld no<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t have a mate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mpa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t in any g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n year a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e wa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs6fe\">an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d supp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t centre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s locate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in areas whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch we <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld not exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e physi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lly impa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate chan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. As a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs6ff\">has be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en no mater<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l impa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he fore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t cash flows use<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d for impa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt testin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs700\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e key <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mpti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>in the valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in use calcu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns are the grow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th rate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>of sale<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and gross profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t margi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, chang<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es in the ope<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs701\"><span class=\"_ _341\">cost b</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ase<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, long<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm grow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h rates and the ris<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k-a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ste<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ax dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>coun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>rate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>coun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t rates are der<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d from the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up\u2019s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs702\">wei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ghte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d averag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e cost of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch has bee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n calcu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated usi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng the cap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et pri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g mode<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the inp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uts of whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch inclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de a countr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs703\">ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sk-f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ree rate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, equi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y risk prem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m, Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up size premi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>um and a risk adj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt (be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta). The pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x discou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt rates ran<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m 1<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.5% to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>18<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1%<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs704\">(l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: 9.8% to 1<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>5.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8%<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>). If the CG<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>U <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ates to a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tore whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p has ide<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d as <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of the UK store est<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate progr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs705\">ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al key a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ssu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mpt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n use c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>so<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ciate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th clos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure, t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>osa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rom s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tore ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs706\">the t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>imi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng of t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tore e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls0 ws83 gs708\">15  PROP<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ERT<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Y<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>, PL<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>AN<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>T AND EQ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>UI<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>PM<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ENT <span class=\"ff1bd ls1 ws0\">CONTINUED<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h1a ff1c0 fsb fc0 sc0 ls28 ws0 gs709\">Imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s \u2013 UK s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s exc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he UK s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>to<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tate p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs70a\">Du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng the year, <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p has recogn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed an impa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt charg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>of \u00a317<span class=\"_ _e\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m and impa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt revers<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>\u00a333<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1m as <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a resu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lt of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>UK sto<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs70b\">imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent test<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated to the UK store esta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te progr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rge of \u00a3<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m and imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt revers<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs70c\">\u00a363.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4m). Impa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt charg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es of \u00a31<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3m and imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent rever<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of \u00a333<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1m <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ave bee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n recogn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d with<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in adj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g items (<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ee note 5). Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs70d\">imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red store<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s were impai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red to their va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>u<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se recover<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le amo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt of \u00a3109.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch is thei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g value at year end<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The store<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs70e\">wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th impa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt revers<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s were wri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ten back to the lower of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e recover<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le amou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt, an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d the car<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>yi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e if the </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs70f\">imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ot occ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>urre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d, o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f \u00a3159.7m.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs710\">Fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>UK sto<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res, wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing bot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h impa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>men<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t charge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and revers<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, cash flows beyo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd the thre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d are <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>late<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d usin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs711\">the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rent vie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>chi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble lon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm grow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th of 2.0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>%<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, adju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ste<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o 0% <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere man<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eves the cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rent tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs712\">pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d futu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the sto<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re do <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ot sup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t the grow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th rate of 2.0%<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e rate used to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>coun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t the forec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs713\">flows for UK sto<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res is <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>12.5% (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: 9.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8%<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>).<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs714\">As dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed in the accou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g pol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ici<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es (note 1), <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>flows use<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d with<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in the imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l are <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed on assu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mpt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s whic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h are </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs715\">sou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rces of e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on u<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>int<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd sm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l move<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mpti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s could l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ead to f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ur<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs716\">pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed sen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>siti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y analysi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s on the key <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mpti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>in the imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l using reas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ona<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bly pos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le chan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e key </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs717\">ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>um<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ptio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns acros<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s the UK store por<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs718\">A reduc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on in sal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>5% <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m the three<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>year pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an in year 3 would inc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rease th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e impai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rge by <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>\u00a324.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2m and a 25 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sis po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>int<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs719\">red<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n in the gross profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t margi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n from year 3 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nwa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rds wou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld increa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se the imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt charg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u00a31<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. In <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>comb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>5% redu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs71a\">in sal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es and a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>25 basis po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>int red<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n in gross profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>marg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in wou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld increa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se the imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt charg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u00a3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>30<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. A <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>50 basis po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>int<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs71b\">in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>creas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>coun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t rate would inc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e the impa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>irm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t charge by \u00a328.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs71c\">A reduc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on in sal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>5% <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m the three<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>year pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an in year 3 would redu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce the revers<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al by <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>\u00a37<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>.0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m and a 25 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>asis po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>int<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s redu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion in the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs71d\">gros<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s profit marg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in from yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r 3 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>wo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uld redu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce the revers<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al by \u00a31.1m. In c<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>om<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>5% redu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>sa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les and a 25 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>asi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>int red<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _1\"></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs71e\">in gross pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fit margi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n would red<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uce the revers<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al by \u00a38.0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m. A 250 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>asi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s poin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts inc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rease in the dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>coun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t rate would redu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce the revers<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs71f\"><span class=\"_ _341\">by \u00a37</span><span class=\"_ _d\"></span>.6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h1a ff1c0 fsb fc0 sc0 ls28 ws0 gs720\">Imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s \u2013 UK s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tore e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ram<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs721\">Du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e year, the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p has re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt ch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>arg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of \u00a328<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent reve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of \u00a3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>22.0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g to the o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs722\">UK sto<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>est<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate prog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Thes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e stores were imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>aire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>use recove<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u00a3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>307<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2m, wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ich is thei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r carr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>yi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs723\">va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue at year end<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt charg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e rela<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tes to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e store closure pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>amm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e and has be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sed wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n adju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng item<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s (<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _1\"></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs724\">note 5). Imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent revers<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>do<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>min<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ant<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>flec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d store closure dates an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d improve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d trad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs725\">comp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>are<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to tho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sum<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t the e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd of t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs726\">Wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere the pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d closure date for a store is <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>out<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>si<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de the thre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d, no grow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th rate is app<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The rate use<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>scou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs727\"><span class=\"_ _341\">the f</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t cash flows for UK store<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>12.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5% (la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: 9.8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>%<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>). </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs728\">As dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed in the accou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g pol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ici<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es (note 1), <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>flows use<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d with<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in the imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ls fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the UK sto<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re estate pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs729\"><span class=\"_ _341\">are ba</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ump<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch are sources of esti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y and smal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l movem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in these as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sum<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ptio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns could lea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs72a\">imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s. Ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>men<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t has per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>orm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tiv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y ana<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lysis on the key <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ump<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns in the impa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt mod<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>el usi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng reaso<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bly </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs72b\">pos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>si<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es in these key assu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mpti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>acros<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s the UK store est<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate prog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ram<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs72c\">A del<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ay of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>12 mont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hs in the date of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ach store ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it wou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld result in a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt charg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>\u00a370.9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m. A 5% <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>duc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs72d\">pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d sa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s 2 an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d 3 (wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>leva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt) wou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld resu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lt in a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>creas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>harg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of \u00a312.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs72e\">Ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ith<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er a 250 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>asi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>int inc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>coun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>rate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>25 basi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s poin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t reduc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on in man<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>age<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt gross pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fit margi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n dur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing the pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs72f\"><span class=\"_ _341\">of tr</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>adi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, nor a 2% <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ncre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ase in the cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s asso<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ciate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d with ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng a store, woul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d result in a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ign<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>can<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t increa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt charg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs730\">in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>div<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lly or <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>in comb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n with the oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er reaso<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bly poss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le scena<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>os consid<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h1a ff1c0 fsb fc0 sc0 ls39 ws47 gs731\">Impairments \u2013<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> Internat<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ional stores </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs732\">Du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng the year the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>an imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt charg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>\u00a30.7<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>m (la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a3nil) in Irel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd as a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ult of store imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt testi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls20 ws1c gs734\">16<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> <span class=\"_ _10\"> </span>OTHER FINANCIAL ASSETS<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d2 ws141 gs735\">2023<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d1 ws203 gs736\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws12f gs737\">2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gs738\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he0 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls7b wsa8 gs739\">Non-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>curre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls88 ws97 gs73a\">Othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r investments</div><div class=\"t m1 hd3 ff1bb fsa6 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs73b\">1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1ec ws21b gs73c\">7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _1e8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls1c ws1f\">4.5<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1ec ws21b gs73d\">7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _1e8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls1c ws1f\">4.5<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls4e ws58 gs73e\">Curre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls88 ws97 gs73f\">Othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r investments</div><div class=\"t m1 hd3 ff1bb fsa6 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs740\">2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8f wsa0 gs741\">13<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _e4\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls119 ws136\">1<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8f wsa0 gs742\">13<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _e4\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls119 ws136\">1<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 hd4 ff1bd fs7 fc0 sc0 ls9a ws13f gs743\">1. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span>In<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es \u00a37.3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r: \u00a33<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1m) of ven<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l inves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed by T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>u<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Cap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al Li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 hd4 ff1bd fs7 fc0 sc0 ls9a ws13f gs744\">2. <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>I<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es \u00a35<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a38.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8m) of mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ket de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>osi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld by Ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rk<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d Spe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cer pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c in an esc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>row acco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he0 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls0 ws83 gs745\">17  TRA<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>DE AND OTH<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ER REC<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>EI<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>V<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>BL<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ES<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d2 ws141 gs746\">2023<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d1 ws203 gs747\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws12f gs748\">2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gs749\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he0 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls7b wsa8 gs74a\">Non-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>curre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs74b\">T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e receiv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les<span class=\"_ _2b9\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _1da\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls118 ws135\">0.1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs74c\">Leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e recei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les \u2013 net of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>prov<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n for impa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _1dd\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls120 ws144\">64.6<span class=\"_ _b2\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls124 ws148\">74<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs74d\">Ot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>rece<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _2ba\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1f2 ws8e\">2.5<span class=\"_ _1e8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls1 ws0\">3.3<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs74e\">Loa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns to rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d par<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s (see no<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te 28)<span class=\"_ _1a6\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls41 ws156\">30.0<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1c ws1f gs74f\">Prepa<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>yments<span class=\"_ _24c\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls22 ws8f\">201.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _169\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb\">192.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls81 ws92 gs750\">298<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _cc\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls2c ws2c\">270<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls4e ws58 gs751\">Curre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs752\">T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e receiv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les<span class=\"_ _2bb\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls11a ws137\">12<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _82\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff1bb\">103<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs753\">Les<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s: provis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent of recei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les<span class=\"_ _1d8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls89 wsb3\">(5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _16b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls122 ws147\">(4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs754\">T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e receiv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les \u2013 <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>net<span class=\"_ _1d3\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls11a ws137\">122<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _16b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls8a ws165\">98.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs755\">Leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e recei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les \u2013 net of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>prov<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n for impa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _71\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls41 ws156\">0.9<span class=\"_ _4b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls31 ws6e\">0.8<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs756\">Ot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>rece<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _1fc\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls87 ws96\">36.8<span class=\"_ _b4\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls119 ws136\">2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"> </span>2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1c ws1f gs757\">Prepa<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>yments<span class=\"_ _2bc\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1ec ws21b\">9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _b2\"> </span></span><span class=\"lsaa ws1a\">7<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>6.8<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls20 ws20 gs758\">Acc<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>rue<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d inc<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ome<span class=\"_ _214\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba lsef ws100\">23<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0<span class=\"_ _17f\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls118 ws135\">1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4.1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls14 ws2f gs759\">280.6<span class=\"_ _13d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls119 ws136\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs75a\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e direc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s consid<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er that th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e carr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>yi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng amo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt of trad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e and othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r recei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>prox<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ima<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tes thei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r fai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r value<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up\u2019s ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ess<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs75b\"><span class=\"_ _341\">of any ex</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted credi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t losse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed in note 21B. Inc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed in accru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>come is \u00a38.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a37<span class=\"_ _e\"></span>.7m) <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f accru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed sup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r incom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs75c\">rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>reb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ates that have bee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n earn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed but not yet invoi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ced<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. An immate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al amo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt of supp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>come tha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t has bee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>invoi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ced<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, but<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs75d\"><span class=\"_ _341\">not ye</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tle<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d, aga<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t fut<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de credi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tor bal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ces is inclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d with<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de cred<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>itor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re is <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>a righ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>to offse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs75e\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p entere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d into <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s as <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a les<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>so<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>for sur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us office spa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>in the Me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rchan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t Squ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>are bui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ldi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng in Lond<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs75f\">wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ich is sub<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>let for th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>rem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on of the leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e. </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls0 ws83 gs761\">17  TRA<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>DE AND OTH<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ER REC<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>EI<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>V<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>BL<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ES <span class=\"ff1bd ls1 ws0\">CONTINUED<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs762\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e matur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y ana<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lysis of the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s lease rece<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es is <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>as fol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lows: </div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d2 ws141 gs763\">2023<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d1 ws203 gs764\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws12f gs765\">2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gs766\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he0 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs767\">Ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng of cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h flows<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs768\">W<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ith<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in one year<span class=\"_ _2b9\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls81 ws92\">4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _167\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls1c ws1f\">4.8<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs769\">Be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>we<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wo yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs<span class=\"_ _1b3\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls81 ws92\">4.7<span class=\"_ _1e8\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls73 ws82\">4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs76a\">Be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>we<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wo a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ree ye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ars<span class=\"_ _293\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ws13\">6.1<span class=\"_ _16c\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls73 ws82\">4.7<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs76b\">Be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>we<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ree to fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ur yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs<span class=\"_ _271\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1ec ws21b\">7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _db\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls118 ws135\">6.1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs76c\">Be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>we<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en four to five <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _200\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1ec ws21b\">7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _1da\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls119 ws136\">7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs76d\">Mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re than five years<span class=\"_ _23d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls12b ws14e\">113<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _b4\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb lsdc ws5f\">121<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs76e\">T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h flows<span class=\"_ _2bd\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls62 wsbc\">14<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _169\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls125 ws149\">149.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs76f\">Effe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct of disco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _2be\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls73 ws82\">(68<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _cc\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3.7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs770\">Pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt val<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue of lea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se paym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s rece<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le<span class=\"_ _2bf\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls9 ws145\">76<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _209\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls125 ws149\">75<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.5<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs771\">Les<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s: provis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent of recei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les<span class=\"_ _2bf\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls73 ws82\">(10<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _fb\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs772\">Ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t invest<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt in the le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ase<span class=\"_ _1b8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls7b wsa8\">65.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _13d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls125 ws149\">75<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs773\">In<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n trad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e and othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r recei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les is \u00a3<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a31.1m) <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch, du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>urs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e fac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g arra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in pla<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce, are </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs774\">he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld with<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>\u201ch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>old to colle<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d sell\u201d bu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ess mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l and are meas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ured at F<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>VOCI<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he0 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls0 ws83 gs775\">18  CAS<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>H AND CA<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>SH EQ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>U<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>IVALENT<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs776\">Ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh and cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h equi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are \u00a31,0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>67<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>.9m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a31,197<span class=\"_ _e\"></span>.9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m). The car<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>yi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>of thes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e asset<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s app<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roxi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mates the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs777\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e effec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve interes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t rate on shor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t-ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m ban<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>is 4.1% (la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: 0.7%<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>). The<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se dep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>osi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts have an averag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e matur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y of 18 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ays (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs778\">year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: 39 days).<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he0 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls0 ws83 gs779\">19  TR<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>AD<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>E AND OTHE<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>R P<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>AY<span class=\"_ _e\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>BL<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ES<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d2 ws141 gs77a\">2023<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d1 ws203 gs77b\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws12f gs77c\">2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gs77d\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls4e ws58 gs77e\">Curre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs77f\">T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e payab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les<span class=\"_ _248\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls22 ws8f\">801<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _99\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb\">7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>32.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs780\">Ot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>paya<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _2c0\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls41 ws156\">560.0<span class=\"_ _22b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls8f wsa0\">52<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs781\">So<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd ot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xes<span class=\"_ _25a\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls87 ws96\">85.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _d1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls5c ws9e\">59.1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls89 wsb3 gs782\">Accr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _26a\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls7b wsa8\">55<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.5<span class=\"_ _cc\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls5c ws9e\">59<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs783\">De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _20c\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1ec ws21b\">4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _16b\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls4e ws58\">50.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls40 ws43 gs784\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,048<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.8<span class=\"_ _25\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls0 ws83\">1,9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>60.9<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 he0 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls7b wsa8 gs785\">Non-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>curre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs786\">Ot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>paya<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _2ba\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls82 wse\">16<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _169\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls124 ws148\">1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>74<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs787\">De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _2ba\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls62 wsbc\">14<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _d1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls21 wsed\">13.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs788\">181.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _82\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls1f ws7f\">18<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs789\">In<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n curre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r payab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les is \u00a37<span class=\"_ _e\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a3nil) of defer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d contin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt consi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on and wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n non<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs78a\">paya<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s \u00a3100<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a3nil) of defe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d and conti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>era<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n, bot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h rela<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o the acqui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>siti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on of Gis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t Limi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Als<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o inclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs78b\">in non<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>urre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r payab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les is \u00a364.7m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a3172.6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m) of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt consi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the inves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent in Oca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>do Reta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs78c\">Li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d. S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e note 21D fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs78d\">A contra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t liab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y ari<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ses in resp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>gif<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t cards an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>vou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>che<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mes as paym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent has be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en rece<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d for a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce obl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iga<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs78e\">wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">ich w</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l be per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>orm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed at a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r poin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>tim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e. Inc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hin tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e and othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r payab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les are gif<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t card/<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>che<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me lia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ies<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>:<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d2 ws141 gs78f\">2023<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d1 ws203 gs790\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws12f gs791\">2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gs792\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs793\">Op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g bal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ance<span class=\"_ _251\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba\">18<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _10d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls118 ws135\">198<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls15 ws80 gs794\">Issues<span class=\"_ _2c1\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls2c ws2c\">415<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _97\"> </span></span><span class=\"lsb2 ws6c\">40<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs795\">Rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed to th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>come s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _258\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls2c ws2c\">(41<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _81\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls128 ws14c\">(412<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls20 ws2b gs796\">Closing<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> balance<span class=\"_ _2c2\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls8 ws13\">189<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _98\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls1f ws7f\">189.6<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs797\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p oper<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ates a numb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er of supp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ran<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ich sup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs can obt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain acce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ler<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>on invoi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ces<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs798\">fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m the finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce provid<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er. <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>T<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>his is a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>reve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e fac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g whic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>has the ob<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>je<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive of ser<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>sup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g them ear<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs799\">acces<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s to fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ese a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ccorda<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ith e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ach su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gree<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d pay<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ms<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls0 ws83 gs79b\">19  TR<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>AD<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>E AND OTHE<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>R P<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>AY<span class=\"_ _e\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>BL<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ES <span class=\"ff1bd ls1 ws0\">CONTINUED<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs79c\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ot par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y to these fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>anc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and the arr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>men<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts do not per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ob<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce from the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs79d\">prov<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ayi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng the provi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r later tha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p would have pai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s supp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p does not in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cur any intere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st toward<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s the </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs79e\">prov<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er on the amo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s due to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e supp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p theref<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ore disc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lose<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s the amou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ers wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n trad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e payab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs79f\">be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>use the nat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure and fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>anc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y remai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the sam<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e as <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r trad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e payab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs7a0\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e payme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts by the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er thes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e arra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are inclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d with<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in ope<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g cash flows bec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>au<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se they conti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o be par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs7a1\">no<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ycle o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pal n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re rem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g \u2013 i.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e. pay<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e pu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rchas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of go<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ces<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs7a2\">At 1 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il 2023<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, \u00a3303<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a3330<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m) <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f trad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e payab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les were amo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s owed und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se arr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Dur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g the year the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs7a3\">ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mum fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y avai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le at <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ny one time un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r the arra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s was \u00a3442.6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m (la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a3404<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1m<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he0 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls0 ws83 gs7a4\">20  BO<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>RROW<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>IN<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S AND OTH<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ER FI<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>NAN<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>CIA<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>L LIAB<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>IL<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ITI<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ES<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d2 ws141 gs7a5\">2023<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d1 ws203 gs7a6\">\u00a3m </div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws12f gs7a7\">2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gs7a8\">\u00a3m </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls4e ws58 gs7a9\">Curre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls14 ws2f gs7aa\">Lease<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> liabilities<span class=\"_ _248\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls82 wse\">216<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _97\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb\">20<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs7ab\">3.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0% \u00a330<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m Med<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm Note<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s 2<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>023</div><div class=\"t m1 hd3 ff1bb fsa6 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs7ac\">1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs7ad\">185<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs7ae\">Inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t accr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on M<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ium Term N<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>otes<span class=\"_ _2c3\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls72 ws4c\">42<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _209\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls119 ws136\">4<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls108 ws122 gs7af\">444.0<span class=\"_ _82\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls119 ws136\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 he0 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls7b wsa8 gs7b0\">Non-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>curre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs7b1\">3.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0% \u00a330<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m Med<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm Note<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s 2<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>023</div><div class=\"t m1 hd3 ff1bb fsa6 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs7b2\">1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs7b3\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _98\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls118 ws135\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>99<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs7b4\">4.75% \u00a3<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>40<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>um T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m Notes 2025</div><div class=\"t m1 hd3 ff1bb fsa6 fc0 sc0 ls1ee ws21c gs7b5\">1,2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls41 ws156 gs7b6\">330.0<span class=\"_ _b3\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls66 ws76\">40<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9.4<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs7b7\">3.75% \u00a33<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>00<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m Med<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m T<span class=\"_ _e\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm No<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tes 20<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>26</div><div class=\"t m1 hd3 ff1bb fsa6 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs7b8\">1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls87 ws96 gs7b9\">298.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _22b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls7b wsa8\">298.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs7ba\">3.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>25% \u00a3250<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m Med<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ium T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm Note<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s 20<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>27<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 hd3 ff1bb fsa6 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs7bb\">1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls40 ws43 gs7bc\">248<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.6<span class=\"_ _22b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls9 ws145\">24<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs7bd\">7<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>25% US$<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>30<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m Med<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ium T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm Note<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s 203<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 hd3 ff1bb fsa6 fc0 sc0 ls1f3 ws221 gs7be\">3,4<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls115 ws132 gs7bf\">251<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _83\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls22 ws8f\">192.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs7c0\">Reva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>luat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f Me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>um T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm N<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>otes</div><div class=\"t m1 hd3 ff1bb fsa6 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs7c1\">5<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls72 ws4c gs7c2\">(10<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _169\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls1c ws1f\">34.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls14 ws2f gs7c3\">Lease<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> liabilities<span class=\"_ _1f5\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls41 ws156\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,064<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9<span class=\"_ _2b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls2c ws2c\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>078<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs7c4\">3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,184<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _ef\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls86 wsfd\">3,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>61.0<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls129 ws14d gs7c5\">To<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _2c4\"> </span><span class=\"ls72 ws4c\">3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,62<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0<span class=\"_ _e2\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls8a ws165\">3,808.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 hd4 ff1bd fs7 fc0 sc0 ls9a ws13f gs7c6\">1 <span class=\"_ _20\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _1a\"></span>T<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se no<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tes a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re iss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r Mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ks an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d Sp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r plc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s \u00a33b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n Euro Me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>um Term No<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e and al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l pay int<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 hd4 ff1bd fs7 fc0 sc0 ls9a ws13f gs7c7\">2 <span class=\"_ _12\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _1a\"></span>T<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p occ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lly en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s into in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t rate sw<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s to mana<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>os<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. At year e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, \u00a36.1m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a310.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m) of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e adj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t for ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s to </div><div class=\"t m1 hd4 ff1bd fs7 fc0 sc0 ls9a ws13f gs7c8\">be am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d over th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e rema<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bt mat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 hd4 ff1bd fs7 fc0 sc0 ls9a ws13f gs7c9\">3 <span class=\"_ _12\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _11\"></span>Inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t on the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se bo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds is pay<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le bi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 hd4 ff1bd fs7 fc0 sc0 ls9a ws13f gs7ca\">4 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _11\"></span>US<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>$3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>00<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m Me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>um Term No<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re sw<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to ster<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g (fixe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d cros<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y int<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te sw<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>aps)<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 hd4 ff1bd fs7 fc0 sc0 ls9a ws13f gs7cb\">5 <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _11\"></span>Reva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts of for<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gn ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ga<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in on rev<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of the 7<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>.125<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>% US<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>$3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0m Me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ium Term N<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ote<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s 2037 of \u00a310.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2m (<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st ye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a33<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m loss)<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h1a ff1c0 fsb fc0 sc0 ls26 ws5c gs7cc\">Leases </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs7cd\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p leases va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us store<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, office<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, wa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ous<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es and eq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uip<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt with va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>yi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng term<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, esc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on cl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>aus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es and ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ewa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l righ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs7ce\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as cer<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n lea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ses w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ith l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e term<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of 12 mon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ths o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r les<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es of as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ith lo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _1\"></span><span class=\"ls1\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs7cf\">\u201csh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m lea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u201d and \u201c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ase o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f low-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>val<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts\u201d re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>niti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ese l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs7d0\">Se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t out belo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w are <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he car<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts of lease li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and the movem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s dur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e peri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d2 ws141 gs7d1\">2023<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d1 ws203 gs7d2\">\u00a3m </div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws12f gs7d3\">2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gs7d4\">\u00a3m </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs7d5\">Op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e lia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _1b1\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba lsdb wsee\">2,2<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>8.7<span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls7b wsa8\">2,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>405.9<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls87 ws96 gs7d6\">Acquisit<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ions<span class=\"_ _2c5\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls72 ws4c\">21.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls87 ws96 gs7d7\">Additions<span class=\"_ _2c6\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls131 ws158\">249<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _84\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls4e ws58\">10<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.6<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs7d8\">Inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e relat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing to lease lia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _2c7\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls11a ws137\">121<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _ae\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls9 ws145\">124<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1c ws1f gs7d9\">Payments<span class=\"_ _222\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls81 ws92\">(353.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8)<span class=\"_ _25\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls115 ws132\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 lsb2 ws6c gs7da\">Disposal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _2c8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls87 ws96\">(39.0)<span class=\"_ _14b\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls118 ws135\">(8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs7db\">E<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xcha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e diffe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce<span class=\"_ _2c9\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls41 ws156\">4.0<span class=\"_ _170\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls31 ws6e\">0.5<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 lsdb wsee gs7dc\">2,2<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>81<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>.6<span class=\"_ _b5\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb lsd5 wse8\">2,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>278<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs7dd\">Cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rent<span class=\"_ _2ca\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls82 wse\">216<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _97\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb\">20<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1c ws1f gs7de\">Non-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>current<span class=\"_ _2cb\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls41 ws156\">2,06<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4.9<span class=\"_ _c3\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls2c ws2c\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,07<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs7df\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e matur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y ana<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lysis of lease lia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lose<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>note 21A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls0 ws83 gs7e1\">20  BO<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>RROW<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>I<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>NG<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S AND OTH<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ER FI<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>NAN<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>CIA<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>L LIAB<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>IL<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ITI<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ES<span class=\"ff1bd ls1 ws0\"> CONTINUED<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h1a ff1c1 fsb fc0 sc0 ls28 ws27 gs7e2\">Futur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e cash out<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>flow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s rela<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted to the post-br<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eak cl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>aus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iod in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e liab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs7e3\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p holds cer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain lea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ses that cont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain bre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ak cla<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>use opt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rovid<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ope<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nal fle<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y. <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>In accord<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th IFRS 16<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs7e4\">has ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lcul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d the ful<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l lease ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m, beyo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd brea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pres<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent the reas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in lease ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m (<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xcep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t for those store<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s iden<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed as par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs7e5\">of the UK store est<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate progr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me) with<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in the total \u00a32,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>281.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6m of leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e liab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es held on the ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce she<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs7e6\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e follow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g amo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s were recogn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in profit or loss:<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d2 ws141 gs7e7\">2023<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d1 ws203 gs7e8\">\u00a3m </div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws12f gs7e9\">2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gs7ea\">\u00a3m </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs7eb\">E<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ses rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>sho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t-ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m leases<span class=\"_ _295\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls8f wsa0\">13<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _1e8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls0 ws83\">5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs7ec\">E<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ses rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>low-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ets<span class=\"_ _2b1\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _1da\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb lsef ws100\">1.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs7ed\">E<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ses rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>var<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _1e5\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls16 ws14\">4.9<span class=\"_ _170\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls1c ws1f\">4.4<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 he0 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls20 ws2b gs7ee\">21<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>  F<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>INANCIAL INSTRUMENTS </div><div class=\"t m1 h1a ff1c0 fsb fc0 sc0 ls43 ws72 gs7ef\">T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>reasur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y policy<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs7f0\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p oper<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ates a centra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d treasur<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y fun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o mana<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up\u2019s fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ndi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng req<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l risk<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs7f1\">Bo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ard<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>app<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roved t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ici<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ced<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>leg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs7f2\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l instr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>um<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, other tha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n der<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tive<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, comp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se bor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>row<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh and liq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d resource<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and var<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s items<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, such as </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs7f3\">tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de rece<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es and tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de paya<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s that aris<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e direc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rom its op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The mai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n purp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>os<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l instr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>um<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts is to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1c ws2 gs7f4\">the Gro<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>up\u2019<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s operations.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws209 gs7f5\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up tre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>asu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>so en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ters i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nto de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ans<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly cross<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y sw<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>aps<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, cros<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>urre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y sw<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d for<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>wa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rd </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs7f6\">cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cy co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. T<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he pu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ose o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ans<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s is to ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rest r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d fore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cy r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isk<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rom th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs7f7\">op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns and fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>anc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs7f8\">It rema<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ins the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cy not to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d or <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al ins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts for tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng pur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ses<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, excep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t whe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>anc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs7f9\">ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cess<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ita<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te the n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>date a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ny out<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>din<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g inve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>stm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e treas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n is ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d as a cost ce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntre a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oes n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ot e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nga<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls87 ws95 gs7fa\">in speculative<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> trading.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h1a ff1c0 fsb fc0 sc0 ls39 ws47 gs7fb\">Financial risk<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> managem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs7fc\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e prin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cip<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al ris<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ks fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ced by the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p are <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y and fun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>din<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, c<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>oun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>par<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>, forei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gn curre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y and inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rest rate ris<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ks<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs7fd\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">e po</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and stra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tegi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es for man<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>agi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se ris<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ks are summ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ari<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>llow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g page<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s: </div><div class=\"t m1 h1a ff1c0 fsb fc0 sc0 ls26 ws106 gs7fe\">(<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>) Liquidity &amp; funding risk </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs7ff\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e risk that the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup coul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d be unab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tle or mee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t its obl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns as they fal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l due:<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs800\"> <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">The Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up\u2019s fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ndi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng str<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ateg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y ensu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ix of fun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>din<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g source<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s offer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>suffi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent hea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>om<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, matur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y and fle<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y, <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd cost-<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs801\">effe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tive<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>match the req<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>of the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs802\"> <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">Mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ks and S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>plc is fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a comb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d profit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, ban<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k bor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rowi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, Me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>diu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m Notes and comm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs803\">syn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d bank fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ies<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.</div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs804\"> <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">Op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>era<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g subsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es are finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ced by a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on of retai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d profit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, ban<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k bor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rowi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ngs an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d intercom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ny <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>loa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs805\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p has a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d syn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nk revolvin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g credi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t faci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u00a385<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0m wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>cu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt matu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y date of 13 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>J<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>2026. The fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs806\">cont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l covenan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t, bei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng the rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io of earn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s befo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re interes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t, ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x, de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ciat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d amor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n; to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et intere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st and<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs807\">de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ciat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion on ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ght-o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>use ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s unde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r IFRS 16<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The covenan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d bian<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lly. <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>T<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up was not in brea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>his met<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">c at the </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs808\">rep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">ing d</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs809\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e revolvin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g credit fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es fou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r susta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y metri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cs wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere the ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rgin paya<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble on the fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y is adj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uste<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>flec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up\u2019s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs80a\">pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st ESG ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rget<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s mater<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial to the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s \u201cP<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an A<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u201d ob<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>je<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ives<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs80b\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p als<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o has a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>nu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er of uncom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d fac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es avail<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. At <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar end<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, thes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e amou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nted to \u00a325m (la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a325m), all of whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs80c\">are due to be reviewe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d with<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>year. <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce she<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et date, a ster<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng equ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ale<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>\u00a3ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>(l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a3nil) was draw<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs80d\">comm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d faci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d \u00a3nil (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a3nil) wa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s drawn un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r the uncom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d faci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs80e\">In add<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g bor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rowi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ngs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up has a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Euro Med<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ium T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm Note pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u00a3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n, of whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch \u00a31.1bn (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r: \u00a31.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bn) was<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _1\"></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs80f\">in issu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce as <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t the bal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce shee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>date<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The init<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial rate of intere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st is fixed at the date of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>iss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue and th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Note<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>refe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>as fixe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d rate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs810\">bo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rrow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gs throu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>out th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>An<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l Repo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t as the coupo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n doe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s not chang<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e with move<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts in be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k intere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st rates<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Howeve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>, the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs811\">rate of intere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st on cer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in Notes var<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s both up and dow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ird<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>par<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y credi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t ratin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gs (to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ove/b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>elo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w Baa3 or ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ove/b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>elo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs812\">BB<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>B<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-) that refle<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts the rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve deter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on or imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rovem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent in the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up\u2019s cost of credit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, and the inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rest paya<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e on <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Notes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs813\">in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>creas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es or d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rest p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>aym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>llow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g a rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>evan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t cred<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g dow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r up<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. As t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs814\">cont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ual ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ms of these Note<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s provid<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e for chan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ges in cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h flows t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o be reset to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>flec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t the rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve deter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion or imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rovem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent in the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs815\">G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st of credit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p consi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs thes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Notes to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e floati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng rate inst<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en dete<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ini<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng amo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sed cost un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r IFRS 9 </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs816\">an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d c<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntly the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up app<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed IFR<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S 9 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ara<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h B5.4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5, wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ich requ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ires no adj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he car<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he lia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ies or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs817\">imm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>diate im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t on profit an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d loss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. If <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up had dete<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se Notes to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>be fixe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d rate inst<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the Notes wou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _1\"></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs818\">rem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>easu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red to reflec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t the revis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>flows dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>coun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted at the ori<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al effe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tive rate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. This woul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d result in init<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>a high<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rest<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs819\">ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o profit or loss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, offs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>low<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er intere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rges sub<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>seq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntly, <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n compa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up\u2019s treatm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls0 ws83 gs81b\">21  FIN<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>AN<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>CIA<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>L INS<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>TRU<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ME<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>NT<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S <span class=\"ff1bd ls1 ws0\">C<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>O<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>NTINUED<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs81c\">Oc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o Retai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l Limite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, an <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up, has ente<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red into a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u00a3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>30<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m revolvi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng cred<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it fac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y provi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>B<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>NP Par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs81d\">alo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ith O<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>do G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c, jo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>int<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly gua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntee th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>aci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs81e\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e tabl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e below sum<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es the contr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al matu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up\u2019s non<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ative fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and der<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ativ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es, exc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs81f\">paya<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er paya<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and accru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The car<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue of all tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de paya<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er payab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>(exclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>din<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g contin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt consi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs820\">paya<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble) and accr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ls of \u00a31,910.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m (la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a31,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>853<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3m) is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir contr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>counte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d cash flows (see note 19) <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch are due<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs821\">wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e year. Conti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on (se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e the f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ier<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>archy s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ith<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in no<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te 21) and d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of \u00a37<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2m (<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs822\">year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a3nil) is ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me paya<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n one year and \u00a3165<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a3190.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m) <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>we<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wo and five years<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls170 ws1de gs823\">Medium <span class=\"ls1 ws0\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1f4 ws222 gs824\">Te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1eb ws21a gs825\">Note<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gs826\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls167 ws188 gs827\">Lease<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h130 ff1bd fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs828\">liabilities</div><div class=\"t m1 h16b ff1bb fsa8 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs829\">1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gs82a\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d1 ws203 gs82b\">Par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tnership<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h130 ff1bd fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws12f gs82c\">li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y to<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1cd ws168 gs82d\">the Ma<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>rks<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls164 ws167 gs82e\">&amp; Spencer<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h130 ff1bd fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws12f gs82f\">UK Pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n </div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1cd ws1fe gs830\">Scheme<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls165 ws56 gs831\">(no<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> 12)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gs832\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1cb ws1fc gs833\">To<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h130 ff1bd fs8 fc0 sc0 ls11c ws13c gs834\">borro<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>wings<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1b3 ws1d8 gs835\">and other<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h130 ff1bd fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1b8 ws1df gs836\">financial<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h130 ff1bd fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs837\">liabilities<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gs838\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bd fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws12f gs839\">Ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>flow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _d\"></span><span class=\"ff1bb ls1 ws0\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls164 ws167 gs83a\">on derivat<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ives</div><div class=\"t m1 h16b ff1bb fsa8 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs83b\">2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gs83c\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1f1 ws220 gs83d\">Cash <span class=\"ls1 ws0\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h130 ff1bd fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws12f gs83e\">ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>flow on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1cd ws1fe gs83f\">derivativ<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h16b ff1bb fsa8 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs840\">2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gs841\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1cb ws1fc gs842\">To<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1cd ws1fe gs843\">derivativ<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>e </div><div class=\"t m1 h130 ff1bd fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs844\">liabilities<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gs845\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he0 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs846\">Ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng of cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h flows<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs847\">W<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ith<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in one year<span class=\"_ _2aa\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls125 ws149\">(75<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5)<span class=\"_ _c0\"> </span><span class=\"ls8f wsa0\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>313<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _169\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ff1bb\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>71.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9)<span class=\"_ _25\"> </span><span class=\"ls122 ws147\">(4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _81\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws83\">33<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _1dc\"> </span>(333<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.6)<span class=\"_ _16b\"> </span><span class=\"ls115 ws132\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs848\">Be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>we<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wo yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs<span class=\"_ _d5\"> </span><span class=\"ls115 ws132\">(375<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5)<span class=\"_ _24\"> </span><span class=\"ls72 ws4c\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>279.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3)<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ws13\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0)<span class=\"_ _c2\"> </span><span class=\"ls119 ws136\">(<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _e7\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws83\">3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.9<span class=\"_ _8a\"> </span><span class=\"ls8f wsa0\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>31.1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _9d\"> </span><span class=\"ls86 wsfd\">(0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs849\">Be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>we<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en tw<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o and five years<span class=\"_ _d5\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls115 ws132\">(86<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3)<span class=\"_ _ef\"> </span><span class=\"lsd5 wse8\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>78<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span></span>(5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _3b\"> </span><span class=\"ls73 ws82\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1,704<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _fb\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs84a\">Mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re than five years<span class=\"_ _2cc\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls120 ws144\">(6<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>68.4<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _41\"> </span><span class=\"ls118 ws135\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>82<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1)<span class=\"_ _a6\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _3f\"> </span><span class=\"ls125 ws149\">(3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,75<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5)<span class=\"_ _a6\"> </span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs84b\">T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d cash flows<span class=\"_ _58\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls73 ws82\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1,9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>83<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7)<span class=\"_ _bd\"> </span><span class=\"ls1c ws1f\">(4,460.6)<span class=\"_ _9a\"> </span><span class=\"ls115 ws132\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>19<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3)<span class=\"_ _43\"> </span><span class=\"ls62 wsbc\">(6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>43<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6)<span class=\"_ _98\"> </span><span class=\"ls118 ws135\">361<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _81\"> </span></span></span></span></span>(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>36<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4.7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _16b\"> </span><span class=\"ls15 ws80\">(3.6)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs84c\">Effe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct of disco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _eb\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls115 ws132\">454<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _22\"> </span><span class=\"ls21 wsed\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,181<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9<span class=\"_ _16a\"> </span><span class=\"ls119 ws136\">7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _24\"> </span><span class=\"ls118 ws135\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>43<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs84d\">At 2 Ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 2022<span class=\"_ _aa\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls7b wsa8\">(1,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>529<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>.5)<span class=\"_ _14d\"> </span>(2,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>278.7)<span class=\"_ _22\"> </span><span class=\"ls115 ws132\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>192<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3)<span class=\"_ _46\"> </span><span class=\"ls16 ws14\">(<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>4,000<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>.5)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 he0 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs84e\">Ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng of cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h flows<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs84f\">W<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ith<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in one year<span class=\"_ _2cd\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls82 wse\">(252<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _89\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff1ba\">(318<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _1dc\"> </span><span class=\"ls32 ws7\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>73<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0)<span class=\"_ _2b\"> </span><span class=\"ls73 ws82\">(6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>44<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5)<span class=\"_ _18e\"> </span><span class=\"ls72 ws4c\">1,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>62<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span><span class=\"ls11a ws137\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,12<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _bf\"> </span></span></span></span>(5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs850\">Be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>we<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wo yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs<span class=\"_ _ad\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls87 ws96\">(59.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3)<span class=\"_ _c3\"> </span><span class=\"ls89 wsb3\">(32<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _85\"> </span>(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>54<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _89\"> </span><span class=\"ls62 wsbc\">(43<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1)<span class=\"_ _81\"> </span>14<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _b3\"> </span><span class=\"ls1ec ws21b\">(<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _209\"> </span><span class=\"ls40 ws43\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1.6)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs851\">Be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>we<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en tw<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o and five years<span class=\"_ _f1\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls89 wsb3\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>002<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _c3\"> </span><span class=\"ls32 ws7\">(805<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _fb\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _18e\"> </span></span></span>(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>807.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _99\"> </span><span class=\"ls81 ws92\">26<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0<span class=\"_ _82\"> </span><span class=\"ls32 ws7\">(26<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0)<span class=\"_ _fb\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs852\">Mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re than five years<span class=\"_ _c4\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls2c ws2c\">(415<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _43\"> </span><span class=\"ls115 ws132\">(2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>98<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1)<span class=\"_ _fb\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _18e\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1ec ws21b\">(<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _22\"> </span>2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _b3\"> </span><span class=\"ls62 wsbc\">(214<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _b6\"> </span><span class=\"ls73 ws82\">(6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs853\">T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d cash flows<span class=\"_ _7a\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls81 ws92\">(1,729.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8)<span class=\"_ _152\"> </span>(4,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>426<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5)<span class=\"_ _24\"> </span><span class=\"ls1ec ws21b\">(<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _2e\"> </span><span class=\"ls73 ws82\">(6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>283<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span><span class=\"ls2c ws2c\">1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>41<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _41\"> </span><span class=\"ls15 ws80\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1,508<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7)<span class=\"_ _85\"> </span></span></span>(6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs854\">Effe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct of disco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _2ce\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls0 ws83\">383<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _2b\"> </span><span class=\"ls62 wsbc\">2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>,14<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _170\"> </span><span class=\"ls120 ws144\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.6<span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span><span class=\"ls73 ws82\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>53<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs855\">At 1 Ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 2023<span class=\"_ _14c\"> </span><span class=\"ls89 wsb3\">(1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>34<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _45\"> </span><span class=\"lsdb wsee\">(2,2<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>1.6<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _25\"> </span><span class=\"ls11a ws137\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>12<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>8)<span class=\"_ _bd\"> </span><span class=\"ls21 wsed\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,75<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 hd4 ff1bd fs7 fc0 sc0 ls9a ws13f gs856\">1 <span class=\"_ _20\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _1a\"></span>Tota<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e paym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts of \u00a375<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng to th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d pos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t-b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ak cl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>au<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, and th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ear<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e exi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t poi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, are in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed in le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ase l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 hd4 ff1bd fs7 fc0 sc0 ls9a ws13f gs857\">un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e paym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s sho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uld b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e excl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n dete<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s cont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l ind<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r thes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e lea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re is a cont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ght to bre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ak<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 hd4 ff1bd fs7 fc0 sc0 ls9a ws13f gs858\">Fur<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, \u00a360.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8m of th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e paym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate to lea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ses w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re, fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g the br<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eak cl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e, th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll hav<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e the ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y to ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e at any po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>int b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h </div><div class=\"t m1 hd ff1bb fs7 fc0 sc0 lsba ws95 gs859\">a maximum of six months\u2019 notice.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 hd4 ff1bd fs7 fc0 sc0 ls9a ws13f gs85a\">2 <span class=\"_ _12\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _1a\"></span>C<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h infl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ows an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d out<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ows o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n der<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s tha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t requ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e gros<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt (suc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h as cross<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y swa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ps an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d for<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d fore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n exc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e cont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts) are di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>scl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>os<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 hd4 ff1bd fs7 fc0 sc0 ls9a ws13f gs85b\">Ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>flow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>flo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ws on de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve ins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>um<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le on a net ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>si<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d net<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h1a ff1c0 fsb fc0 sc0 ls39 ws47 gs85c\">(b)<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> Counterpart<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y risk </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs85d\">Cou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y risk ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up can suff<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al loss thro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ug<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h the defa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ult or no<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>man<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the cou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>par<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs85e\">wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">th wh</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>om it tran<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs85f\">E<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>osu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res are mana<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>accord<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce with the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up treas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cy wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ich lim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s the valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>that ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n be pla<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ced wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th each app<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roved<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs860\">coun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>par<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y to min<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>imi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sk of los<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e min<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>imu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m lon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l counte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ies i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s lon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m St<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dard &amp; P<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s (S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>&amp;P)/<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs861\">Mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s A-/A3 (B<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>BB<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>+/Ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a1 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or commi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted len<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>din<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g bank<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s). <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>In the event of a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng by <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e agen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cy be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g diffe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rent fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m the othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>, refere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs862\">wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll be mad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>F<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>itch to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne the cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g vote <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f the ratin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g group. In the abs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ence of a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>F<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>itch rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing the lowe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r agen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cy rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll preva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs863\">Li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>revi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ewe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d regul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rly by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or man<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The cred<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it risk of thes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l inst<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rum<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts is esti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d as <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he fai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs864\">ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s resu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ltin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e contr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs865\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e tabl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e below ana<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lyses th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>-te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm inves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and der<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tive as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>cre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>exc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nk bal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ces<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, store<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _1\"></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs866\">cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h in tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ans<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls0 ws83 gs868\">21  FIN<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>AN<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>CIA<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>L INS<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>TRU<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ME<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>NT<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S <span class=\"ff1bd ls1 ws0\">C<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>O<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>NTINUED<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls170 ws192 gs869\">Credit<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> rating of<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> counterpart<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1f5 ws223 gs86a\">AAA<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gs86b\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls101 ws117 gs86c\">A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>A+<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gs86d\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1f5 ws223 gs86e\">AA<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gs86f\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls11d ws13d gs870\">AA-<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gs871\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls101 ws117 gs872\">A+<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gs873\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs874\">A<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gs875\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls11d ws13d gs876\">A-<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gs877\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls11e ws13e gs878\">BBB<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gs879\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1cb ws1fc gs87a\">To<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gs87b\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls88 ws97 gs87c\">Othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r investments<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 hd3 ff1bb fsa6 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs87d\">1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs87e\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a1\"> </span><span class=\"ls62 wsbc\">158<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _df\"> </span><span class=\"ls125 ws149\">288<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.6<span class=\"_ _df\"> </span><span class=\"ls87 ws96\">46<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>2.0<span class=\"_ _2e\"> </span><span class=\"ls66 ws76\">89.0<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _a1\"> </span><span class=\"ls118 ws135\">99<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls15 ws1 gs87f\">Derivativ<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e assets</div><div class=\"t m1 hd3 ff1bb fsa6 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs880\">2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs881\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _22b\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _ec\"> </span><span class=\"ls8f wsa0\">31<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9<span class=\"_ _bd\"> </span><span class=\"ls9 ws145\">24<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _e2\"> </span><span class=\"ls73 ws82\">8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _22b\"> </span></span></span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _46\"> </span><span class=\"ls72 ws4c\">65.0<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs882\">At 2 Ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 2022<span class=\"_ _2cf\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls1\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a1\"> </span><span class=\"ls62 wsbc\">158<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _df\"> </span><span class=\"ls22 ws8f\">320.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _10e\"> </span><span class=\"ls87 ws96\">486<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.4<span class=\"_ _14d\"> </span><span class=\"ls119 ws136\">9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _84\"> </span></span></span></span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _221\"> </span><span class=\"ls118 ws135\">1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1f6 ws131 gs883\">AAA<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d1 ws203 gs884\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1eb ws21a gs885\">A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>A+<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d1 ws203 gs886\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1f6 ws131 gs887\">AA<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d1 ws203 gs888\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h144 ff1bc fs8 fc0 sc0 ls101 ws117 gs889\">A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>A-<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d1 ws203 gs88a\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1eb ws21a gs88b\">A+<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d1 ws203 gs88c\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs88d\">A<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d1 ws203 gs88e\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h144 ff1bc fs8 fc0 sc0 ls101 ws117 gs88f\">A-<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d1 ws203 gs890\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h144 ff1bc fs8 fc0 sc0 ls17d ws19b gs891\">BBB<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d1 ws203 gs892\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1cb ws1fc gs893\">To<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d1 ws203 gs894\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls88 ws97 gs895\">Othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r investments<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 hd3 ff1bb fsa6 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs896\">1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls87 ws96 gs897\">99.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _46\"> </span></span><span class=\"lsb2 ws6c\">95.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _17\"> </span></span>360<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _10e\"> </span><span class=\"ls1ec ws21b\">2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _46\"> </span><span class=\"ls7b wsa8\">65.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _10e\"> </span></span></span>9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls15 ws1 gs898\">Derivativ<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e assets</div><div class=\"t m1 hd3 ff1bb fsa6 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs899\">2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs89a\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _2e\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls41 ws156\">10.0<span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ls1ec ws21b\">7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _29\"> </span></span>5.0<span class=\"_ _d3\"> </span>0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _46\"> </span><span class=\"ls66 ws76\">22<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs89b\">At 1 Ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 2023<span class=\"_ _2d0\"> </span><span class=\"ls87 ws96\">99.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _46\"> </span></span><span class=\"lsb2 ws6c\">95.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _10e\"> </span><span class=\"ls21 wsed\">370<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _17\"> </span><span class=\"ls87 ws96\">294<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _92\"> </span><span class=\"ls41 ws156\">70.0<span class=\"_ _d3\"> </span>0.3<span class=\"_ _17\"> </span><span class=\"ls89 wsb3\">93<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 hd4 ff1bd fs7 fc0 sc0 ls9a ws13f gs89c\">1 <span class=\"_ _20\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _1a\"></span>I<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h on dep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>os<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d mon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ey ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rk<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s hel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by Mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ks an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d Sp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r Scot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h Lim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d Par<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ip, Ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rk<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d Sp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cer p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lc and M<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ks an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d Sp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r Ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l Ins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. </div><div class=\"t m1 hd4 ff1bd fs7 fc0 sc0 ls9a ws13f gs89d\">E<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xcl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh in ha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it of \u00a3173<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a3217<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m).<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 hd4 ff1bd fs7 fc0 sc0 ls9a ws13f gs89e\">2 <span class=\"_ _12\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _1a\"></span>S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d &amp; <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>P<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s eq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g sho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wn as ref<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce to the maj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ty cr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g of the co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m eit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r Sta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d &amp; <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>P<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, Moo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s or Fitc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h whe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs89f\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p has a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y low <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>reta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il credi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t risk du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o trans<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cip<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng of high volu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me, low valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e and sho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t matur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y. </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs8a0\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e max<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>imu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>osu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>to credit ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sk at <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he bal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce she<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et date was as follow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s: tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de recei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s \u00a31<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>28<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m (la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a3103.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0m), leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs8a1\">rece<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es \u00a3<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>65.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a375.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5m), othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>rece<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es (in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>din<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g loans to relate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ies) \u00a3<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>69.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>\u00a33<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5m), cash an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d cash<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs8a2\">eq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uiv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s \u00a31,0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>67<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>.9m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a31,197<span class=\"_ _e\"></span>.9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m) <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ves \u00a322.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7m <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a365.0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m).<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h1a ff1c1 fsb fc0 sc0 ls28 ws27 gs8a3\">Imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l asse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs8a4\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e credit ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sk mana<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt pra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tices of the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up inc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e inter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nal revi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ew and rep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng of the age<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>of trad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e and oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er recei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s by </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs8a5\">days pas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t due by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a cent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed accou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts rece<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le fun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, and grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve c<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>reven<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue stre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>alo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h liai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>son<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs8a6\">wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th the debto<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs by <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the cred<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it contro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l fun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs8a7\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p appl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s the IFRS 9 simp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>proa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch in measu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted credi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t losse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s whic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>use a life<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d credit loss al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>low<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ance<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs8a8\">for al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l trad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e recei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d lease recei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs8a9\">T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>o meas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d credi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t losse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de rece<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es have <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hare<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d credi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t risk char<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ris<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cs alon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g the lin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es of diffe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs8aa\">reven<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue strea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ms such as inter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nal fr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>chi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se, UK fr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>chis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e, foo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d, cor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rate and sun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>, as <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>el<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l as <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>by ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>og<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l locat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d days </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs8ab\">pas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e. I<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n add<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on to th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>redi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t los<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ses c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alcu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated u<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g a prov<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up may p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rovi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ddi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l prov<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs8ac\">rece<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>par<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar cus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tome<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs if the dete<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l posi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n was obse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d. The G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de rece<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es are of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y low </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs8ad\">cred<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it ris<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k due to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s bein<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g pri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>igh volu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, low <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e and sho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t matur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y. <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>erefo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re, it al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>so has ver<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y low </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1c ws2 gs8ae\">conc<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>entration ri<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>sk.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs8af\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>los<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>rate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ete<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rmi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d base<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on the averag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e wri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>off<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s as <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>a propo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on of averag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e deb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>over a per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iod of 36 mont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hs pri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs8b0\">to the repor<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g date. The his<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al loss rates are adj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted for cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rent and for<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>wa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>loo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ki<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng info<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n whe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re sign<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ific<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t. The G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs8b1\">cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ers GD<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>P grow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, une<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mpl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, sale<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s grow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th and ban<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>kr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uptc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y rates of the countr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch goo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds are sold to be the most<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs8b2\">rele<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>van<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tors an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d, wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere the imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se is signi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ant<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, adj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ust<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s the histo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l loss rates base<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d chang<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es in thes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e fac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs8b3\">His<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>has in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated tha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t debt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s aged 180 days or over are gen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ally not recover<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p has incor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d this into<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs8b4\">the ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted loss mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l throu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gh a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>uni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>for<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m loss rate for age<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g bucket<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s belo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w 180 <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>days de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent on the revenu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e strea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m and count<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs8b5\">an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d provid<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>10<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0% of debt ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed more tha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n 180 days past due<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Whe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p spe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lly hold<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ura<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce or hol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds the leg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al rig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ht of </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs8b6\">off<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th debto<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch are als<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o credito<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the loss provi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>to the ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of the unins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d or <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs8b7\">T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e receiv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les are wri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ten off whe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n there is no reason<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>recove<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y. <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>I<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ndi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tors that the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re may <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>be no reaso<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs8b8\">ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion of recover<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y inclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de the fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ilu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he deb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tor to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>in a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>paym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t pla<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n, and f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ailu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ake contr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al paym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s with<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs8b9\">180 d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ays pas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs8ba\">Im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent los<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ses on tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de recei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ente<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d as <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>net im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent loss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hin op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d subse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent recove<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es are </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs8bb\">cred<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to the s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e lin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls0 ws83 gs8bd\">21  FIN<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>AN<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>CIA<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>L INS<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>TRU<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ME<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>NT<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S <span class=\"ff1bd ls1 ws0\">C<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>O<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>NTINUED<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs8be\">As a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t 2 Apr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il 2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 lsb2 ws6c gs8bf\">Cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rent<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gs8c0\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h130 ff1bd fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws12f gs8c1\">Up to 30 days<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws0 gs8c2\">pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gs8c3\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1c8 ws220 gs8c4\">31-<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0 da<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ys<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws0 gs8c5\">pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gs8c6\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws131 gs8c7\">61-90 da<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ys </div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws0 gs8c8\">pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gs8c9\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1f7 ws1f2 gs8ca\">91-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>18<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0 d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ays<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws0 gs8cb\">pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gs8cc\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1f8 ws1de gs8cd\">181 d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ays<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"ls1 ws0\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls164 ws167 gs8ce\">or mor<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>e <span class=\"ls1 ws0\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws0 gs8cf\">pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gs8d0\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1cb ws1fc gs8d1\">To<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gs8d2\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs8d3\">G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ross car<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t \u2013 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e recei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les<span class=\"_ _20a\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls12b ws14e\">76<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _8a\"> </span><span class=\"ls62 wsbc\">15<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _160\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws83\">1.9<span class=\"_ _16a\"> </span><span class=\"ls119 ws136\">7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _26\"> </span><span class=\"ls118 ws135\">1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _82\"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span class=\"ff1bb\">103<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs8d4\">E<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d loss rate<span class=\"_ _14a\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws83\">2.9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>%<span class=\"_ _b6\"> </span>4.9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>%<span class=\"_ _e7\"> </span><span class=\"ls31 ws6e\">0.0%<span class=\"_ _ae\"> </span><span class=\"ls73 ws82\">5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7%<span class=\"_ _16b\"> </span><span class=\"ls119 ws136\">7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>%<span class=\"_ _ef\"> </span><span class=\"ls4e ws58\">10<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.0%<span class=\"_ _b6\"> </span></span></span></span></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.6%<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs8d5\">Li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>feti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d cred<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it los<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _d4\"> </span><span class=\"ls7b wsa8\">2.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _4b\"> </span><span class=\"ls31 ws6e\">0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls1\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _1da\"> </span><span class=\"ls118 ws135\">0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _167\"> </span><span class=\"ls31 ws6e\">0.6<span class=\"_ _10c\"> </span></span>1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _167\"> </span><span class=\"ls1c ws1f\">4.8<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls14 ws12 gs8d6\">Net carrying amount<span class=\"_ _d8\"> </span><span class=\"ls124 ws148\">74<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _8a\"> </span><span class=\"ls62 wsbc\">15<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _1da\"> </span><span class=\"lsef ws100\">1.8<span class=\"_ _1e8\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws83\">6.9<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span></span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _9d\"> </span><span class=\"ls8a ws165\">98.2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs8d7\">As a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t 1 Apr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il 2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>023<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls167 ws188 gs8d8\">Current<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d1 ws203 gs8d9\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h144 ff1bc fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws12f gs8da\">Up to 30 days<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws0 gs8db\">pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d1 ws203 gs8dc\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h144 ff1bc fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws12f gs8dd\">31-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>60 da<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ys </div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws0 gs8de\">pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d1 ws203 gs8df\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h144 ff1bc fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws12f gs8e0\">61-9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0 days<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws0 gs8e1\">pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d1 ws203 gs8e2\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h144 ff1bc fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws12f gs8e3\">91-180 d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ays </div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws0 gs8e4\">pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d1 ws203 gs8e5\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bc fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws12f gs8e6\">181 day<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"ff1ba ls1 ws0\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws131 gs8e7\">or more <span class=\"_ _d\"></span><span class=\"ws0\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws0 gs8e8\">pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d1 ws203 gs8e9\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1cb ws1fc gs8ea\">To<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d1 ws203 gs8eb\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs8ec\">G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ross car<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t \u2013 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e recei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les<span class=\"_ _99\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls15 ws80\">98.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _b4\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff1ba\">22<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _170\"> </span><span class=\"ls16 ws14\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9<span class=\"_ _16c\"> </span><span class=\"ls8a ws165\">1.9<span class=\"_ _16a\"> </span>1.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _16a\"> </span>1.6<span class=\"_ _99\"> </span><span class=\"ls11a ws137\">128<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs8ed\">E<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d loss rate<span class=\"_ _2d1\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls32 ws7\">0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8%<span class=\"_ _e7\"> </span><span class=\"ls66 ws76\">3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2%<span class=\"_ _b3\"> </span><span class=\"ls1ec ws21b\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>%<span class=\"_ _22b\"> </span><span class=\"ls89 wsb3\">31.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6%<span class=\"_ _c0\"> </span></span></span>69.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2%<span class=\"_ _e2\"> </span><span class=\"ls41 ws156\">100.0%<span class=\"_ _169\"> </span></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2%<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs8ee\">Li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>feti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d cred<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it los<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _2d2\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls41 ws156\">0.8<span class=\"_ _4b\"> </span><span class=\"ls81 ws92\">0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _dd\"> </span></span>0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _4b\"> </span>0.6<span class=\"_ _17f\"> </span>0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _16a\"> </span><span class=\"ls8a ws165\">1.6<span class=\"_ _dd\"> </span><span class=\"ls11d ws13d\">5.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls14 ws12 gs8ef\">Net carrying amount<span class=\"_ _d8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1ec ws21b\">97.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _b4\"> </span><span class=\"ls72 ws4c\">21.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _16a\"> </span><span class=\"ls8 ws13\">2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _16a\"> </span><span class=\"ls8a ws165\">1.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _dd\"> </span><span class=\"ls41 ws156\">0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _84\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls11a ws137\">12<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs8f0\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e closin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g loss allow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ces for tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de recei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s reconc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iles to the ope<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g loss allo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ces as foll<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ows:<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h130 ff1bd fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws12f gs8f1\">T<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d loss pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d2 ws141 gs8f2\">2023<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d1 ws203 gs8f3\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws12f gs8f4\">2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gs8f5\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs8f6\">Op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g lo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>llo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _273\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e7 ws95\">4.8<span class=\"_ _1e8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls73 ws82\">3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs8f7\">In<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>creas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>loss al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>low<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ance reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t and loss dur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g the year<span class=\"_ _1aa\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls11d ws13d\">5.5<span class=\"_ _1da\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb lsef ws100\">1.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs8f8\">Rece<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les wri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ten off duri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng the yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>as unco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lle<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le<span class=\"_ _2d3\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls62 wsbc\">(4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9)<span class=\"_ _ae\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls115 ws132\">(0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 lsef ws13d gs8f9\">Closing loss allowance<span class=\"_ _24e\"> </span><span class=\"ls11d\">5.4<span class=\"_ _170\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls1c ws1f\">4.8<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs8fa\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e closin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g loss allow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ces for leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>rece<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es recon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cile<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ope<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g loss allo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nces as fol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lows:<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h130 ff1bd fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws12f gs8fb\">Lea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d loss pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d2 ws141 gs8fc\">2023<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d1 ws203 gs8fd\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws12f gs8fe\">2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gs8ff\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs900\">Op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g lo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>llo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _1cc\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _dd\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls117 ws134\">11<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs901\">In<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>creas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e/(decre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ase) in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oss al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lowa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>in profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t and loss dur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 hd3 ff1bb fsa6 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs902\">1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls72 ws4c gs903\">10.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _b4\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls117 ws134\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>11<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 lsef ws13d gs904\">Closing loss allowance<span class=\"_ _2d4\"> </span><span class=\"ls72 ws4c\">10.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 hd4 ff1bd fs7 fc0 sc0 ls9a ws13f gs905\">1 <span class=\"_ _20\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _1a\"></span>R<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>el<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es to the su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et of pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sly clo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d offic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>so<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h the st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>og<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e to centr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s Lon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>do<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n Hea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d Offi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s (see no<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te 5).<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs906\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e provisi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on for oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er recei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hly immate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al (i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t can be quan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>) and the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>refore no dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>closu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re is <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>prov<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. </div><div class=\"t m1 h1a ff1c0 fsb fc0 sc0 ls28 ws0 gs907\">(c<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>) Fore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cy r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs908\">T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ans<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ona<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cy e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>osu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ima<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly from t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ource<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m over<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s sup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o from<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs909\"><span class=\"_ _341\">the e</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m the UK to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ove<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as subsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The mos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>sig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fica<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure is t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o the US dol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>, in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red in the sou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rcing<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs90a\"><span class=\"_ _341\">of Clo</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng &amp; <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>H<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>om<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e prod<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m Asia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs90b\">G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup Treasur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se Clo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng &amp; H<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>om<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e fore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cy e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>osu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cip<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly usin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g for<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>wa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rd fore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n exch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs90c\">pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gres<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>si<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vely base<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>dy<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nam<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic fore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m the busi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Hedg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>car<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he six mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nths bef<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ore the pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs90d\">wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">en p</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>urch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ase orde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs are entere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d into.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs90e\">Ot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng from the ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of goo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ove<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as subsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ies are al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>so hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d prog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ress<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ove<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r the cours<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs90f\">be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fore they are inc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>urre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>As at the bal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce she<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et date, the gros<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s notio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue in ster<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng term<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ard fore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>exc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>han<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll or buy<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs910\">cont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s amou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nted to \u00a31,785.7m (la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a31,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>865<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7m<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>) wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>we<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hted aver<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e matur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y date of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>si<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nths (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: six mont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hs).<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs911\">Ga<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ins an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d losse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y on for<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ard fore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ign exc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>han<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge contr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s desig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in cash flow hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ip<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>as at <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>1 Apr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il 2023 wil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l be </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs912\">recl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ssi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e incom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e state<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt at <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us dates over the fol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lowi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng 14 <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nths (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: 15 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s) <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rom the bal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce she<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et date.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs913\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e forei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gn excha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e for<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ards are des<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ign<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated as cash flow hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hly proba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble fore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Both spo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t and for<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ard<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs914\">po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>int<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>shi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p; unde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r IFRS 9 the curre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y basis spre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad may be exclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d from the hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>shi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs915\">an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ens<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e \u2013 cost o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dgi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ser<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ve. T<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he ch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ang<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g ins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ume<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, to the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs916\">de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e effec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve, is defe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y and sub<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>que<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntly eith<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er rec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ssi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rofit or loss or remove<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d from eq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d inclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs917\">ini<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l cost of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nvento<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y as par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of the \u201cbas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is adj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ust<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u201d. <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>T<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s will be rea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed in the inco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me sta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>teme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt once the he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed item is sol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d. The<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs918\">G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup has cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ide<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, and ele<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted not to, recogn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cy bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is sprea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d elem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he cost of hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g reser<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ve, owi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs919\">rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vely sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>date<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d nat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure of th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g ins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls0 ws83 gs91b\">21  FIN<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>AN<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>CIA<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>L INS<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>TRU<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ME<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>NT<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S <span class=\"ff1bd ls1 ws0\">C<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>O<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>NTINUED<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs91c\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p regul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rly review<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s the forei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gn exch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ang<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g por<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nfir<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m whe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r the und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lyin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g trans<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons rem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain hi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ghly<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs91d\">pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le. Any id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>enti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d inst<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ove<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r-he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>or ine<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ffe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s would resu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lt in imme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate recyc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e inco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me state<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs91e\">A chang<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in the timin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>a forec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m does not dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y a hedg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ip nor the as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ser<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>\u201ch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>igh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly proba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u201d as <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re remai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs91f\">an econ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>om<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hip bet<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>wee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lyin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g tran<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d the deri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs920\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e forei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gn excha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e for<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ards are recog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sed at fai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e. The Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up has consi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d elec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted to app<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>cre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t/deb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it val<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs921\">ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>jus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e risk<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s at <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e repo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng date are repres<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al year.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs922\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p als<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o holds a numb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er of cross<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cy sw<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>aps to desig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nate its fix<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed rate US dol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar deb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xed rate ster<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bt. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ese<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs923\"><span class=\"_ _341\">are re</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted as cash flow hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e chang<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in the fair va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue of the hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng inst<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt, to the degre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e effe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive, is retai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in other<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs924\">comp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sive in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>come<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, segre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ga<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st and effe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Unde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r IFRS 9, the curre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y basi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s on <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he cross<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y swap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s is </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs925\">exc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e desi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gnat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n and recog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed in othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r compre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve incom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e \u2013 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>cos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng rese<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve. Effec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iven<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s is </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs926\">mea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d usin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g the hypoth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l der<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tive ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>proa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The contr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al term<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he cross<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cy sw<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>aps in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e break cl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>au<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ses<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs927\">ever<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">y five year</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s whic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h allow for the inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rest rate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e reset (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast rese<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t Novem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r 20<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2).<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs928\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e cross-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>renc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y swa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ps are recog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed at fair va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The inclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>cred<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it ris<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k on <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ross<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y swap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll cau<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se ine<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ffe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs929\">the he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e rela<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ip. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup has cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ered an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d elec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o app<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>cre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t/deb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it val<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on adj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, owi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he swa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ps\u2019 rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs92a\">mate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d lon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r date<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d nat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs92b\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>so he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gn cu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rcomp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>any lo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ans w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. For<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>wa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rd fore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n exch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on to th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs92c\">he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing of the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up\u2019s forei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gn cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cy inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rcomp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>any loan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>are cla<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ifie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d as fair va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue thro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ugh pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fit and loss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The cor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>resp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng fai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs92d\">va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue movem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he interco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>any loan bal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce resulte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u00a31<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m loss (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year: \u00a30.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3m gai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n) <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the incom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e state<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt. As at the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs92e\">ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce she<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et date, the gros<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s notio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nterco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mpa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ny loan hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>was \u00a3125.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8m (<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a3166<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8m).<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs92f\">Af<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r tak<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing into accou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt the hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng der<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ves entere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d into by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p, the curre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y and inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rest rate ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sure of the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs930\">fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, exc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t-ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m payab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les and the li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ks &amp; Spe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r UK Pensi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on Sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e, is set out bel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ow:<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d2 ws141 gs931\">2023<span class=\"_ _280\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb lsdf ws12f\">2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h144 ff1bc fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws12f gs932\">Fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xed r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d1 ws203 gs933\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls168 ws4e gs934\">Floating rate<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d1 ws203 gs935\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1cb ws1fc gs936\">To<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d1 ws203 gs937\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws0 gs938\">Fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gs939\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls4c ws224 gs93a\">Floating rate<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gs93b\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1cb ws1fc gs93c\">To<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gs93d\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he0 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1c ws1f gs93e\">Currency<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls14 ws2f gs93f\">Sterling<span class=\"_ _155\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls2c ws2c\">3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>41<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _2b\"> </span></span>3<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>419<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _ef\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls86 wsfd\">3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>610.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _25\"> </span></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,610<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.6<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 lsd5 wse8 gs940\">Euro<span class=\"_ _1d7\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls72 ws4c\">106<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span></span>106<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _82\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls4e ws58\">104.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _99\"> </span></span>104.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls88 wse5 gs941\">Othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _29f\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls22 ws8f\">101<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.6<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _98\"> </span></span>101.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _209\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls73 ws82\">93.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _209\"> </span></span>93.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls72 ws4c gs942\">3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,62<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>628<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls8a ws165\">3,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>808.2<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span></span>3,808.2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs943\">As at the bal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce she<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et date and exclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e liab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, post-he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g, the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>BP an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>US<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>D fixe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d rate bor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rowi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>are at an <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ave<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge rate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs944\">of 5.1% (la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: 5.1%<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>) and the weig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hted aver<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>tim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e for whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch the rate is <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>fixe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d is five <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: five year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s).<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h1a ff1c0 fsb fc0 sc0 ls28 ws0 gs945\">(d) Inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sk<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs946\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>os<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st rate ris<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, US dol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r and euro var<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble rate fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>anc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and lia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ies<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs947\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s pol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>to use de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve contr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cess<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o maint<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>a mix of fixed and floa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g rate borro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>win<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gs to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>man<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e this<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs948\">ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sk<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The str<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re and matur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y of thes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e deri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>cor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>resp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e unde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lyin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>bo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rrow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gs and are accou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nted for as fai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>or cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs949\">flow hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s as <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ria<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs94a\">At the bal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce she<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et date, fixe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d rate borro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>win<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gs amo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u00a3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,628.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0m (<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a33,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>08<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2m) <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g the pub<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c bond is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sue<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs94b\">leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e liab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, amo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>00<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>% (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year: 10<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0%<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>) of the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s gross bor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>row<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs94c\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e effec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve interes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t rates at the bal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce shee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t date <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>were as fol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lows:<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d2 ws141 gs94d\">2023<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs94e\">%<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws12f gs94f\">2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h130 ff1bd fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs950\">%<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs951\">Com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d and unco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted bo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rrow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gs<span class=\"_ _2d5\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls8c ws225\">N/A<span class=\"_ _d1\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb lscc ws139\">N/A<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs952\">Me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>um T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm N<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>otes<span class=\"_ _2d6\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls21 wsed\">5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1%<span class=\"_ _b4\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls118 ws135\">5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1%<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls81 ws92 gs953\">Leases<span class=\"_ _2d7\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls21 wsed\">5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1%<span class=\"_ _b6\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls72 ws4c\">5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4%<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls0 ws83 gs955\">21  FIN<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>AN<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>CIA<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>L INS<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>TRU<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ME<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>NT<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S <span class=\"ff1bd ls1 ws0\">C<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>O<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>NTINUED<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h1a ff1c1 fsb fc0 sc0 ls39 ws3b gs956\">Derivative<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> financial <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>instruments<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs957\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e below ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>trate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s the effec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge accou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng on the conso<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>date<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d state<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al posi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n and cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ida<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted inco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs958\">st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent thro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ugh de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng sep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ately by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isk cate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>go<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y and eac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h typ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge the det<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ail<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of the asso<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng ins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt and<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1c ws2 gs959\">hedged it<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>em.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws0 gs95a\">2 Ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 202<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 lsb2 ws6c gs95b\">Cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rent<span class=\"_ _c4\"> </span><span class=\"ls164 ws167\">Non Curr<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls182 ws11a gs95c\">Forw<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ard<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> foreign </div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls164 ws167 gs95d\">exchange<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> contracts<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gs95e\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls182 ws11a gs95f\">Forw<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ard<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> foreign </div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls164 ws167 gs960\">exchange<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> contracts<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gs961\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls17d ws19b gs962\">Cro<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ss-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>currency </div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls166 ws1f2 gs963\">swaps<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gs964\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls182 ws11a gs965\">Forw<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ard<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> foreign </div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls164 ws167 gs966\">exchange<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> contracts<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gs967\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs968\">He<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g risk st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>teg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _288\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd\">Ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh flow </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls81 ws92 gs969\">hedg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 lsb2 ws6c gs96a\">F<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>V<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>TPL<span class=\"_ _b6\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">C<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ash flow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls81 ws92 gs96b\">hedg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs96c\">Ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh flow </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls81 ws92 gs96d\">hedg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs96e\">Not<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nal / c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>urre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gs<span class=\"_ _2d8\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f ws1b\"> 1,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>536<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9 <span class=\"_ _ce\"> </span><span class=\"lsaa ws161\"> 166.8 <span class=\"_ _206\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws55\"> 19<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>3.5 <span class=\"_ _206\"> </span><span class=\"ls115 ws2b\"> 162<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls87 ws95 gs96f\">Carr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ying amount assets<span class=\"_ _2d9\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws55\"> 4<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>3.0 <span class=\"_ _204\"> </span><span class=\"ls31 ws1c\"> 0.6 <span class=\"_ _51\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f ws1b\"> 18<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2da\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws1a\"> 2.9 </span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls14 ws2f gs970\">Carr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ying <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>amount (liabilities<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _265\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls7b ws1d\"> (2.3)<span class=\"_ _51\"> </span><span class=\"ls8 ws0\"> (0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9)<span class=\"_ _7a\"> </span><span class=\"ls1\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _4e\"> </span><span class=\"ls115 ws2b\"> (0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls32 ws32 gs971\">Matur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y date<span class=\"_ _8c\"> </span><span class=\"ls8 ws0\"> t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o Se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p 2022<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _d3\"> </span><span class=\"ls22 ws80\"> to May 202<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span></span> to D<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec 2037<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _e2\"> </span> to A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pr 202<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3 </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1c ws2 gs972\">Hedge rati<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _2db\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls4e ws58\">100<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>%<span class=\"_ _53\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls8f wsa0\">n/a<span class=\"_ _12a\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls4e ws58\">100%<span class=\"_ _b1\"> </span>10<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0%<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs973\">De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>scr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ipti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _148\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ws13\">High<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rob<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1c ws2 gs974\">transactional<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> F<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>X </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls67 ws5 gs975\">exposu<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls40 ws43 gs976\">Inter<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>-company </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls15 ws80 gs977\">loan<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>s/<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>deposits<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs978\">US<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>D fixe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d rate </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls67 ws5 gs979\">borro<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>wing<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs97a\">Hi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ghly prob<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1c ws2 gs97b\">transactional<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> F<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>X </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls67 ws5 gs97c\">exposu<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs97d\">Cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g ins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>um<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _118\"> </span><span class=\"ls118 ws100\"> 6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2da\"> </span><span class=\"ls117 ws158\"> 11<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _b1\"> </span><span class=\"ls125 ws165\"> 26<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _171\"> </span><span class=\"ls1c ws2\"> 4.8 </span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs97e\">Cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d item u<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to dete<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ine<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls20 ws2b gs97f\"><span class=\"_ _341\">hedge </span><span class=\"_ _d\"></span>effec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tiv<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>eness</div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs980\"> (60<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1)<span class=\"_ _150\"> </span><span class=\"ls89 ws18\"> (<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>10.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8)<span class=\"_ _2dc\"> </span><span class=\"ls115 ws2b\"> (25<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _12c\"> </span><span class=\"ls122 ws82\"> (4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs981\">Weig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hted aver<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e rate for the year<span class=\"_ _11c\"> </span> GB<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>P<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>/<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>U<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>D 1.37;<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs982\">G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>BP/EUR 1.18 </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs983\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _92\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\"> G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>BP/US<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>D 1.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>55 <span class=\"_ _10e\"> </span> GB<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>P/US<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>D 1.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4; </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs984\">G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>BP/EUR 1.17 </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs985\">Am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d withi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce costs in profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t and loss<span class=\"_ _c7\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _161\"> </span><span class=\"ls31 ws1c\"> 0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3 <span class=\"_ _204\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls8\"> (0.1)<span class=\"_ _6e\"> </span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs986\">Ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ance on cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h flow <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge rese<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve at 2 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il 2022<span class=\"_ _dc\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls22 ws80\"> (<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>32.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0)<span class=\"_ _7a\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _161\"> </span><span class=\"ls66 ws14\"> 9.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5 <span class=\"_ _145\"> </span><span class=\"ls7b ws1d\"> 2.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5 </span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs987\">Ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ance o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n cost o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ser<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ve at 2 A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il 2022<span class=\"_ _2cc\"> </span><span class=\"ls1\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _74\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _2dd\"> </span></span> (5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0)<span class=\"_ _7a\"> </span><span class=\"ls1\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws0 gs988\">1 Ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 202<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls167 ws188 gs989\">Current<span class=\"_ _2cc\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws131\">Non C<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>urrent<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h144 ff1bc fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs98a\">Forward <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>foreign </div><div class=\"t m1 h144 ff1bc fs8 fc0 sc0 ls164 ws186 gs98b\">exchange<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> contracts<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d1 ws203 gs98c\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h144 ff1bc fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs98d\">Forward <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>foreign </div><div class=\"t m1 h144 ff1bc fs8 fc0 sc0 ls164 ws186 gs98e\">exchange<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> contracts<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d1 ws203 gs98f\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h144 ff1bc fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs990\">Cross-currency </div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1cd ws1fe gs991\">swaps<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d1 ws203 gs992\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h144 ff1bc fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs993\">Forward <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>foreign </div><div class=\"t m1 h144 ff1bc fs8 fc0 sc0 ls164 ws186 gs994\">exchange<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> contracts<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d1 ws203 gs995\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he0 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs996\">He<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g risk st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>teg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _234\"> </span>C<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ash flow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 he0 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls20 ws2b gs997\">hedges<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls73 ws82 gs998\">FV<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>TPL<span class=\"_ _20a\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls8 ws13\">C<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ash flow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he0 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls20 ws2b gs999\">hedges<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he0 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs99a\">Ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh flow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 he0 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls20 ws2b gs99b\">hedges<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs99c\">Not<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nal / c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>urre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gs<span class=\"_ _265\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls81 ws6f\"> 1,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>504<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span><span class=\"ls11a wse5\"> 125<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _93\"> </span><span class=\"ls82 ws156\"> 252<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9 <span class=\"_ _ce\"> </span><span class=\"ls115 ws2b\"> 155<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls87 ws95 gs99d\">Carr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ying amount assets<span class=\"_ _29c\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls66 ws14\"> 22<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6 <span class=\"_ _c1\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _53\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls8\"> 0.1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _60\"> </span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls14 ws2f gs99e\">Carr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ying <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>amount (liabilities<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _f3\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls32 ws32\"> (5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0)<span class=\"_ _c8\"> </span><span class=\"ls115 ws2b\"> (2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.1)<span class=\"_ _51\"> </span></span> (5.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3)<span class=\"_ _12c\"> </span><span class=\"ls81 ws6f\"> (1.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls32 ws32 gs99f\">Matur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y date<span class=\"_ _1a2\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls8 ws0\"> to Jul 2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>023<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _3f\"> </span> to Ju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n 202<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3 <span class=\"_ _3e\"> </span> to D<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec 2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>037 <span class=\"_ _47\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ws13\"> to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>May 2024<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1c ws2 gs9a0\">Hedge rati<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _2de\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls72 ws4c\">100%<span class=\"_ _2da\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls8f wsa0\"> n/a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _206\"> </span></span>10<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0%<span class=\"_ _7b\"> </span>100%<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs9a1\">De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>scr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ipti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _2df\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ws13\">Hi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rob<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls14 ws12 gs9a2\">transactiona<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l FX </div><div class=\"t m1 he0 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls20 ws2b gs9a3\">exposures<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he0 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls20 ws2b gs9a4\">Inter<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>compan<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>y </div><div class=\"t m1 he0 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls20 ws2b gs9a5\">loans<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>/<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>deposits<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he0 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs9a6\">US<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>D fixed rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e </div><div class=\"t m1 he0 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls20 ws2b gs9a7\">borrowing<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he0 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs9a8\">Hi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rob<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls14 ws12 gs9a9\">transactiona<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l FX </div><div class=\"t m1 he0 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls20 ws2b gs9aa\">exposures<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs9ab\">Cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g ins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>um<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _118\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls131 ws158\">49.6<span class=\"_ _2da\"> </span><span class=\"ls115 ws2b\"> (<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.1)<span class=\"_ _9c\"> </span><span class=\"ls1c ws1f\">30<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9<span class=\"_ _4e\"> </span><span class=\"ls62 ws2f\"> (4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs9ac\">Cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d item u<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to dete<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ine<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls20 ws2b gs9ad\"><span class=\"_ _341\">hedge </span><span class=\"_ _d\"></span>effec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tiv<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>eness</div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls62 ws2f gs9ae\"> (49<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _2e0\"> </span><span class=\"ls41 ws44\"> 0.3 <span class=\"_ _151\"> </span><span class=\"ws156\">(30.0)<span class=\"_ _c8\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws55\"> 4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3 </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs9af\">Weig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hted aver<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e rate for the year<span class=\"_ _96\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc\">G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>BP/USD 1.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>20<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>;<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he0 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs9b0\">GB<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>P<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>/<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>EUR 1.14<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he0 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs9b1\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _2e\"> </span><span class=\"ls8 ws13\">G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>BP/USD 1.19<span class=\"_ _a1\"> </span>GB<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>P<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>/<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>US<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>D 1.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>22<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>;<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he0 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs9b2\">GB<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>P<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>/<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>EUR 1.12<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs9b3\">Am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d withi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce costs in profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t and loss<span class=\"_ _c7\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _171\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls81 ws6f\"> (<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8)<span class=\"_ _171\"> </span><span class=\"ls41 ws156\">0.9<span class=\"_ _76\"> </span></span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs9b4\">Ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ance on cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h flow <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge rese<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve at 1 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il 2023<span class=\"_ _cb\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1ec wsbe\"> 47.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _60\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _4e\"> </span></span> (<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _2da\"> </span><span class=\"ls8a ws98\"> 1.8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs9b5\">Ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ance o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n cost o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ser<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ve at 1 A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il 2023<span class=\"_ _c4\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _76\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _2e0\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls81 ws6f\"> (<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8)<span class=\"_ _6e\"> </span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls0 ws83 gs9b7\">21  FIN<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>AN<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>CIA<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>L INS<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>TRU<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ME<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>NT<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S <span class=\"ff1bd ls1 ws0\">C<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>O<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>NTINUED<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws0 gs9b8\">1 Ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 202<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _3c\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb\">2 A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1cd ws168 gs9b9\">Notional<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> Value<span class=\"_ _cd\"> </span><span class=\"ls82 ws1dd\">Fai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r Va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _66\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls1b3 ws1d8\">N<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>otional Value<span class=\"_ _5b\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff1bb\">Fai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r Va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls170 ws1de gs9ba\">Assets<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d1 ws203 gs9bb\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h144 ff1bc fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs9bc\">Liabilities<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d1 ws203 gs9bd\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls170 ws1de gs9be\">Assets<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d1 ws203 gs9bf\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h144 ff1bc fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs9c0\">Liabilities<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d1 ws203 gs9c1\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls17d ws19b gs9c2\">Assets<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gs9c3\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h130 ff1bd fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs9c4\">Liabilities<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gs9c5\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls17d ws19b gs9c6\">Assets<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gs9c7\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h130 ff1bd fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs9c8\">Liabilities<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gs9c9\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls4e ws58 gs9ca\">Curre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs9cb\">Fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rd </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs9cc\">fore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1f ws7f gs9cd\">excha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1c ws1f gs9ce\">cont<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>rac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs9cf\"> <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">cash flow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls81 ws92 gs9d0\">hedg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es</div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls7b ws1d gs9d1\"> 559.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2 <span class=\"_ _b9\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws1a\"> 9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>45<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _84\"> </span><span class=\"ls66 ws14\"> 22<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6 <span class=\"_ _81\"> </span><span class=\"ls32 ws32\"> (56<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0)<span class=\"_ _3b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls81 ws6f\"> 1,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>348.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8 <span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span><span class=\"ls118 ws100\"> 1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>88<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _82\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws55\"> 4<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>3.0 <span class=\"_ _ae\"> </span><span class=\"ls7b ws1d\"> (2.3)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs9d2\"> <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"lsb2 ws6c\">FV<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>TPL<span class=\"_ _4e\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls41 ws44\"> 8.0 <span class=\"_ _22b\"> </span><span class=\"ls1ec wsbe\"> 11<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _168\"> </span></span></span></span><span class=\"ff1bc\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _8a\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls115 ws2b\"> (<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1)<span class=\"_ _98\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls119 ws226\"> 3<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _12\"></span> <span class=\"_ _85\"> </span><span class=\"lsdc ws58\"> 12<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _209\"> </span><span class=\"ls31 ws1c\"> 0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6 <span class=\"_ _10d\"> </span></span></span></span><span class=\"ls8\"> (0.9)</span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1ec wsbe gs9d3\"> 5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _3b\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws55\"> 1,063.3 <span class=\"_ _84\"> </span><span class=\"ls66 ws14\"> 22<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span><span class=\"ls115 ws2b\"> (5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1)<span class=\"_ _3b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls81 ws6f\"> 1,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>38<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6.0 <span class=\"_ _cc\"> </span><span class=\"ls119 ws226\"> 3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _12\"></span> <span class=\"_ _82\"> </span></span></span></span></span><span class=\"ff1bb\"> 43.6 <span class=\"_ _10d\"> </span><span class=\"ls86 ws5\"> (<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 he0 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls7b wsa8 gs9d4\">Non-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>curre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls4e ws58 gs9d5\">Cross-<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs9d6\">cur<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ncy </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls7b wsa8 gs9d7\">swaps</div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs9d8\"> <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">cash flow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls81 ws92 gs9d9\">hedg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es</div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls11a wse5 gs9da\"> 125<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _85\"> </span><span class=\"ls1ec wsbe\"> 12<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _d1\"> </span><span class=\"ls8 ws0\"> 0.1 <span class=\"_ _9e\"> </span><span class=\"ls32 ws32\"> (<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3)<span class=\"_ _22\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls1 ws55\"> 193.5 <span class=\"_ _168\"> </span><span class=\"ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _ae\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f ws1b\"> 18<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5 <span class=\"_ _162\"> </span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs9db\">Fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rd </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs9dc\">fore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1f ws7f gs9dd\">excha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1c ws1f gs9de\">cont<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>rac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs9df\"> <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">cash flow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls81 ws92 gs9e0\">hedg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es</div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs9e1\"> 18<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1 <span class=\"_ _22b\"> </span><span class=\"ls1ec wsbe\"> 1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _168\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _b4\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls81 ws6f\"> (1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.8)<span class=\"_ _82\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls8f ws92\"> 131<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _82\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws1a\"> 30.9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _14b\"> </span> 2.9 <span class=\"_ _10d\"> </span><span class=\"ls115 ws2b\"> (0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)</span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls62 ws2f gs9e2\"> 143<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _89\"> </span><span class=\"ls7b ws1d\"> 265.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0 <span class=\"_ _d1\"> </span><span class=\"ls8 ws0\"> 0.1 <span class=\"_ _209\"> </span><span class=\"ls1ec wsbe\"> (<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _9a\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls9 ws7\"> 324<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _82\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws1a\"> 30.9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _e7\"> </span><span class=\"lsd5 ws1f\"> 21<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _10d\"> </span><span class=\"ls115 ws2b\"> (0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs9e3\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s hedg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g reser<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s disclo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ida<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted state<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of chang<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es in equ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y, <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>to the follo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>win<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g inst<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts:<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws0 gs9e4\">Cos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls170 ws1de gs9e5\">hedging </div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 lsb2 ws6c gs9e6\">rese<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve </div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 lsb2 ws6c gs9e7\">CCIR<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S</div><div class=\"t m1 h16b ff1bb fsa8 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs9e8\">1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gs9e9\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls17d ws19b gs9ea\">Deferred<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls170 ws1de gs9eb\">tax<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gs9ec\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1cb ws1fc gs9ed\">To<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h144 ff1bc fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws12f gs9ee\">cos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of </div><div class=\"t m1 h144 ff1bc fs8 fc0 sc0 ls164 ws186 gs9ef\">hedging </div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gs9f0\">res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d1 ws203 gs9f1\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls17d ws19b gs9f2\">Hedge <span class=\"_ _d\"></span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 lsb2 ws6c gs9f3\">rese<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve <span class=\"_ _1\"></span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs9f4\">FX  </div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1cd ws1fe gs9f5\">derivativ<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gs9f6\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls17d ws19b gs9f7\">Hedge </div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 lsb2 ws6c gs9f8\">rese<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve </div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 lsb2 ws6c gs9f9\">CCIR<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gs9fa\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls17d ws19b gs9fb\">Hedge </div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 lsb2 ws6c gs9fc\">rese<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve </div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws0 gs9fd\">gi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lt lo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ck<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gs9fe\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls17d ws19b gs9ff\">Deferred<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls170 ws1de gsa00\">tax<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gsa01\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1cb ws1fc gsa02\">To<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h144 ff1bc fs8 fc0 sc0 ls164 ws186 gsa03\">hedge </div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gsa04\">res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d1 ws203 gsa05\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsa06\">Op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g bal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce 4 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il 2021<span class=\"_ _11a\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls89 wsb3\">(5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8)<span class=\"_ _d3\"> </span><span class=\"lsef ws100\">1.2<span class=\"_ _14d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls62 wsbc\">(4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _e7\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls122 ws147\">42<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _bd\"> </span><span class=\"ls73 ws82\">25<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.4<span class=\"_ _b8\"> </span><span class=\"ls118 ws135\">0.1<span class=\"_ _2e\"> </span><span class=\"ls21 wsed\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>13<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _172\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls108 ws122\">54.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsa07\">Add<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: Chang<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in fair va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue of hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g inst<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt recogn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsa08\"><span class=\"_ _341\">in O</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>CI</div><div class=\"t m1 hd3 ff1bb fsa6 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gsa09\">2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gsa0a\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _20a\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls8 ws13\">(65<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _df\"> </span><span class=\"ls115 ws132\">(26<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.4)<span class=\"_ _81\"> </span></span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _92\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls115 ws132\">(92<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.1)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsa0b\">Add<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: Costs of hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng defe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d and reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>O<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>CI<span class=\"_ _10c\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls31 ws6e\">0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _d3\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls41 ws156\">0.8<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _22b\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsa0c\">Les<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s: Recl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed to the cost of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nvento<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _2e1\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _d1\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ff1bb\">(6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5)<span class=\"_ _81\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _14d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls73 ws82\">(6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsa0d\">Les<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s: Recl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m OCI to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rofit or loss<span class=\"_ _4c\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _22b\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _43\"> </span><span class=\"ls4e ws58\">10<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.5<span class=\"_ _22b\"> </span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _bd\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls72 ws4c\">10<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsa0e\">Les<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s: Defe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d tax<span class=\"_ _8d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ls31 ws6e\">0.2<span class=\"_ _d3\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls41 ws156\">0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span></span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _ec\"> </span><span class=\"ls62 wsbc\">15<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _47\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls115 ws132\">15<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsa0f\">Clo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>si<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng bal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce 2 Apri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 2022<span class=\"_ _2e2\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb\">(5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0)<span class=\"_ _d3\"> </span><span class=\"lsef ws100\">1.4<span class=\"_ _42\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls40 ws43\">(3.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6)<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls7b wsa8\">(29.5)<span class=\"_ _3b\"> </span><span class=\"ls66 ws76\">9.5<span class=\"_ _b8\"> </span><span class=\"ls118 ws135\">0.1<span class=\"_ _e2\"> </span></span></span>2.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _152\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1ec ws21b\">(<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>17.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsa10\">Op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g bal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce 3 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il 2022<span class=\"_ _2e3\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls32 ws7\">(5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0)<span class=\"_ _41\"> </span><span class=\"ls8a ws165\">1.4<span class=\"_ _42\"> </span><span class=\"ls40 ws43\">(3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.6)<span class=\"_ _b3\"> </span><span class=\"ls87 ws96\">(29.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5)<span class=\"_ _14d\"> </span>9.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _e2\"> </span></span></span></span></span><span class=\"ff1ba\">0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ls130 ws157\">2.3<span class=\"_ _92\"> </span><span class=\"ls1ec ws21b\">(<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>17.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsa11\">Add<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: Chang<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in fair va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue of hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g inst<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt recogn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsa12\"><span class=\"_ _341\">in O</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>CI<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gsa13\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _98\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls62 wsbc\">(45<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _12f\"> </span><span class=\"ls32 ws7\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>30.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9)<span class=\"_ _22\"> </span></span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a1\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls9 ws145\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>76<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsa14\">Add<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: Costs of hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng defe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d and reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>O<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>CI<span class=\"_ _16c\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls32 ws7\">(0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8)<span class=\"_ _22\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _43\"> </span></span>(0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8)<span class=\"_ _fb\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsa15\">Les<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s: Recl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed to the cost of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nvento<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _2e1\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _99\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls11a ws137\">123<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _22b\"> </span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _22b\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a0\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls11a ws137\">12<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsa16\">Les<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s: Recl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m OCI to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rofit or loss<span class=\"_ _4c\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _22b\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _2e\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls62 wsbc\">14<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _22b\"> </span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _bd\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls62 wsbc\">14<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsa17\">Les<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s: Defe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d tax<span class=\"_ _8d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _d3\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls41 ws156\">0.2<span class=\"_ _d3\"> </span>0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a3\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls11a ws137\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>12<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _df\"> </span>(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>12<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsa18\">Clo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>si<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng bal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce 1 Apri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 2023<span class=\"_ _2df\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls81 ws92\">(5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.8)<span class=\"_ _18e\"> </span><span class=\"ls8a ws165\">1.6<span class=\"_ _14d\"> </span><span class=\"ls62 wsbc\">(4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _9e\"> </span></span></span></span><span class=\"ff1ba\">49.1<span class=\"_ _ec\"> </span><span class=\"ls1ec ws21b\">(<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _3e\"> </span></span>0.1<span class=\"_ _a3\"> </span><span class=\"ls72 ws4c\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>10<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3)<span class=\"_ _92\"> </span></span>31.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 hd ff1bb fs7 fc0 sc0 ls108 ws119 gsa19\">1 <span class=\"_ _f\"> </span>Cross-currency int<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>erest rat<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e swaps<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 hd ff1bb fs7 fc0 sc0 ls108 ws119 gsa1a\">2 <span class=\"_ _12\"> </span>Other<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> comprehen<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>sive<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> income<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls0 ws83 gsa1c\">21  FIN<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>AN<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>CIA<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>L INS<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>TRU<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ME<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>NT<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S <span class=\"ff1bd ls1 ws0\">C<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>O<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>NTINUED<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsa1d\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p holds a numb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er of cross<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cy inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rest rate sw<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>aps to desig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nate it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>US<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>D to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>BP fixe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d debt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Thes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e are repor<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ted as cash flow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsa1e\">he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The ine<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ffec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve por<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n recogn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed in profit or loss that ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s from the cash flow he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dge am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>a \u00a3<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9m gai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a31.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsa1f\">gai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n) <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s the loss on the hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d items was \u00a33<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>\u00a325<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m loss) <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd the move<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt on <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>str<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>um<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s was a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u00a3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>30<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsa20\">gai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a326<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7m <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain).<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls164 ws167 gsa21\">Movement<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> in hedged it<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ems and hedging<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> instruments<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d2 ws141 gsa22\">2023<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d1 ws203 gsa23\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws12f gsa24\">2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gsa25\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gsa26\">Ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t gai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n in f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of cros<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s-<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cy i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate sw<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ap<span class=\"_ _73\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1c ws1f\">30.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _13d\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls125 ws149\">26<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gsa27\">Ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t loss o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tems<span class=\"_ _271\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls41 ws156\">(30.0)<span class=\"_ _97\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls115 ws132\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>25<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls20 ws2b gsa28\">Ineffectiveness<span class=\"_ _2e4\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls41 ws156\">0.9<span class=\"_ _160\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb lsef ws100\">1.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h1a ff1c1 fsb fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gsa29\">Sensitivit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>analysis </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsa2a\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e tabl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e below il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>trate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s the estim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t on the inco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me sta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent and eq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y as a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>resu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lt of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ket move<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>men<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts in forei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsa2b\">exc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>han<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge and inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t rates in relat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion to the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l inst<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rum<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The dire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tors consi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r that a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>% +<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>/- (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year: 2%<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>) movem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsa2c\">in intere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st and a 20% +<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>/- (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year: 20%<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>) movem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st the relev<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ant cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cy rep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rese<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt reaso<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly possi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e chang<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsa2d\">How<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ever, <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is ana<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lysis is for illus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tive pu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ose<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s only<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e direc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s bel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ieve that th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ese il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lust<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive assu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d movem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s contin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue to </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsa2e\">prov<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>suffi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent gui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>da<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsa2f\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e tabl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e exclud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al ins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>that ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ose the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st rate and fore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n excha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e risk whe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re such a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sk is <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lly<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsa30\">he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h anoth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial ins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ume<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Als<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o exclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>are tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de recei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and payab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les as thes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e are eithe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r ster<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng den<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>om<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsa31\"><span class=\"_ _341\">or th</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e forei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gn exch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ang<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e risk is he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls4e wsf8 gsa32\">Intere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st rate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\"> <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>T<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t in the inco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me state<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt due to chang<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es in intere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st rates refle<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts the effe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct on the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>fl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng rate deb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsa33\"><span class=\"_ _341\">as at the bal</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce she<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et date. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e impa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct in equ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y refle<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s the fai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e moveme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt in rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s cross-<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cy sw<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>aps<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1c ws1f gsa34\">Foreign<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> ex<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>change<span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\"> The imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t from fore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>exc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>han<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge move<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts refle<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts the chan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge in the fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsa35\">fore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n excha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nge ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh flow <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es at <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce she<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et date. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e equi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y impa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t shown for fore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n excha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e sensi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tiv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ates to </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsa36\">de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. This va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue is exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e mater<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>off<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set by the re-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>of the rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>osu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h130 ff1bd fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws12f gsa37\">2% de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in </div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls164 ws167 gsa38\">inter<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>est rates<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gsa39\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h130 ff1bd fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws12f gsa3a\">2% in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ase in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls164 ws167 gsa3b\">inter<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>est rates<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gsa3c\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h130 ff1bd fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gsa3d\">20% </div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls170 ws1de gsa3e\">weakening <span class=\"_ _d\"></span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls170 ws192 gsa3f\">in sterling<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gsa40\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h130 ff1bd fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gsa41\">20% </div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gsa42\">strengthening </div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls170 ws192 gsa43\">in sterling<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gsa44\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gsa45\">At 2 Ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsa46\">Im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t on inco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me state<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: (loss)/gain<span class=\"_ _29c\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls86 wsfd\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>19.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _ae\"> </span><span class=\"ls72 ws4c\">19.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsa47\">Im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t on othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r compre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve incom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e: (los<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s)/<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain<span class=\"_ _253\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls122 ws147\">(4<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _1e0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">3.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _84\"> </span><span class=\"ls9 ws145\">243<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _1dc\"> </span><span class=\"ls7b wsa8\">(24<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>3.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gsa48\">At 1 Ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 2023<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsa49\">Im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t on inco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me state<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: (loss)/gain<span class=\"_ _29c\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1ec ws21b\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _ae\"> </span>1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _ce\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsa4a\">Im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t on othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r compre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve incom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e: (los<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s)/<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain<span class=\"_ _2e5\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls41 ws156\">3.0<span class=\"_ _8a\"> </span><span class=\"ls32 ws7\">(2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3)<span class=\"_ _81\"> </span><span class=\"ls1ec ws21b\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _1dc\"> </span>(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls0 ws83 gsa4c\">21 FINA<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>NCI<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>AL IN<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ST<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>RUM<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>EN<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>TS <span class=\"ff1bd ls1 ws0\">CONTINUED<span class=\"ff1ba\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h1a ff1c1 fsb fc0 sc0 ls28 ws27 gsa4d\">Off<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ets an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d liab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ili<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsa4e\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e follow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g tab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les set out the fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l lia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ich are subj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ffs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>enf<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>orcea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble mas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter net<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsa4f\">ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ran<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and simi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r agree<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s. Am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ich are set off agai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nst fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and liab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es in the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up\u2019s bal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce shee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t, are<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsa50\">set out be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>low. For trad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e and othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r recei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d trad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e and othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r payab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, amo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s not offse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he bal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce she<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>bu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ich coul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d be </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsa51\">off<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>der cer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n circums<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nces<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, are als<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o set out. T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>o recon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e the amou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt show<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n in the tabl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es belo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o the State<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>F<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsa52\">Posi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n, item<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s whic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h are <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>not sub<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>je<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct to offse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g shou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld be inclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h130 ff1bd fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws12f gsa53\">G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ros<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls17d ws19b gsa54\">assets<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>/ </div><div class=\"t m1 h130 ff1bd fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gsa55\">(liabilities<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gsa56\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h130 ff1bd fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws12f gsa57\">G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ros<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h130 ff1bd fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gsa58\">(liabilities<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>)/ </div><div class=\"t m1 h130 ff1bd fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws12f gsa59\">as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts set off<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gsa5a\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h130 ff1bd fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws12f gsa5b\">Ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l </div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls17d ws19b gsa5c\">assets<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>/ </div><div class=\"t m1 h130 ff1bd fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gsa5d\">(liabilities<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>) per </div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls164 ws167 gsa5e\">statemen<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>t of </div><div class=\"t m1 h130 ff1bd fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1b8 ws1df gsa5f\">financial </div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1b3 ws1dd gsa60\">position<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gsa61\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1eb ws21a gsa62\">Rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d </div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws131 gsa63\">amounts no<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>t </div><div class=\"t m1 h130 ff1bd fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws12f gsa64\">se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t off in the </div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls164 ws167 gsa65\">statemen<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>t of </div><div class=\"t m1 h130 ff1bd fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1b8 ws1df gsa66\">financial </div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1b3 ws1dd gsa67\">position<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gsa68\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1b3 ws1dd gsa69\">Net<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gsa6a\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gsa6b\">At 2 Ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsa6c\">T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e and othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r receiv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2e6\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls119 ws136\">2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _e7\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff1bb\">(25<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0)<span class=\"_ _e4\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws83\">2.9<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _1e8\"> </span></span>2.9<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsa6d\">De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ets<span class=\"_ _2e7\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls72 ws4c\">65.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _9d\"> </span></span>65.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _1e0\"> </span><span class=\"ls115 ws132\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _ae\"> </span><span class=\"ls86 wsfd\">61.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls22 ws8f gsa6e\">92.9<span class=\"_ _20a\"> </span><span class=\"ls8 ws13\">(25<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0)<span class=\"_ _10d\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws83\">67<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>.9<span class=\"_ _1e0\"> </span><span class=\"ls115 ws132\">(3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _98\"> </span><span class=\"ls1c ws1f\">6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4.5<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsa6f\">T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e and othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r payab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les<span class=\"_ _2e8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls125 ws149\">(28<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.8)<span class=\"_ _169\"> </span><span class=\"ls73 ws82\">25<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0<span class=\"_ _85\"> </span><span class=\"ls5c ws9e\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>259<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8)<span class=\"_ _a6\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _c0\"> </span></span>(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>259<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsa70\">De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al lia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ies<span class=\"_ _2e6\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls15 ws80\">(3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.6)<span class=\"_ _fb\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _d1\"> </span></span>(3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.6)<span class=\"_ _d1\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">3.4<span class=\"_ _d1\"> </span><span class=\"ls86 wsfd\">(0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls120 ws144 gsa71\">(2<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>88.4)<span class=\"_ _98\"> </span><span class=\"ls73 ws82\">25.0<span class=\"_ _85\"> </span><span class=\"ls115 ws132\">(26<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.4)<span class=\"_ _1e0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">3.4<span class=\"_ _22\"> </span><span class=\"ls125 ws149\">(260<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h144 ff1bc fs8 fc0 sc0 ls168 ws208 gsa72\">Gros<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s </div><div class=\"t m1 h144 ff1bc fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gsa73\">financial </div><div class=\"t m1 h144 ff1bc fs8 fc0 sc0 ls170 ws1de gsa74\">assets/ </div><div class=\"t m1 h144 ff1bc fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gsa75\">(liabilities)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d1 ws203 gsa76\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h144 ff1bc fs8 fc0 sc0 ls168 ws208 gsa77\">Gros<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s </div><div class=\"t m1 h144 ff1bc fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gsa78\">financial </div><div class=\"t m1 h144 ff1bc fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gsa79\">(liabilities)<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>/ </div><div class=\"t m1 h144 ff1bc fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws12f gsa7a\">as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t off<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d1 ws203 gsa7b\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h144 ff1bc fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gsa7c\">Net <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>financial </div><div class=\"t m1 h144 ff1bc fs8 fc0 sc0 ls170 ws1de gsa7d\">assets/ </div><div class=\"t m1 h144 ff1bc fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gsa7e\">(liabilities) </div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls141 ws207 gsa7f\">per st<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>atemen<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t </div><div class=\"t m1 h144 ff1bc fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gsa80\">of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>financial </div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1f1 ws220 gsa81\">position<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d1 ws203 gsa82\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls114 ws130 gsa83\">Rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws131 gsa84\">amounts not </div><div class=\"t m1 h144 ff1bc fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws12f gsa85\">se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t off in the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h144 ff1bc fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws12f gsa86\">st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of </div><div class=\"t m1 h144 ff1bc fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gsa87\">financial </div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1f1 ws220 gsa88\">position<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d1 ws203 gsa89\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls170 ws1de gsa8a\">Net<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d1 ws203 gsa8b\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gsa8c\">At 1 Ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 2023<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsa8d\">T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e and othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r receiv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les<span class=\"_ _2e9\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls89 wsb3\">19.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _e7\"> </span><span class=\"ls82 wse\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>16<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _8a\"> </span><span class=\"ls81 ws92\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _170\"> </span></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsa8e\">De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ets<span class=\"_ _2e7\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls66 ws76\">22<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _9d\"> </span></span>22<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _83\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff1ba\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>18<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0)<span class=\"_ _8a\"> </span><span class=\"ls81 ws92\">4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls2c ws2c gsa8f\">41<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _e7\"> </span><span class=\"ls82 wse\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>16<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5)<span class=\"_ _82\"> </span><span class=\"ls31 ws6e\">25<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _83\"> </span><span class=\"ls8 ws13\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>18<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _8a\"> </span><span class=\"ls1ec ws21b\">7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsa90\">T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e and othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r payab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les<span class=\"_ _2ea\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1ec ws21b\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>17.<span class=\"_ _12\"> </span>3<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _9e\"> </span><span class=\"ls82 wse\">16<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _24\"> </span><span class=\"ls41 ws156\">(300.8)<span class=\"_ _13b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _89\"> </span></span>(300.8)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsa91\">De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al lia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ies<span class=\"_ _285\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls73 ws82\">(6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _fb\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _82\"> </span></span>(6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _83\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff1ba\">18<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _20a\"> </span><span class=\"ls1ec ws21b\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls0 ws83 gsa92\">(382<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5)<span class=\"_ _20a\"> </span><span class=\"ls82 wse\">16<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _c2\"> </span><span class=\"ls32 ws7\">(366<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0)<span class=\"_ _169\"> </span><span class=\"ls8 ws13\">18<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.0<span class=\"_ _c2\"> </span><span class=\"ls40 ws43\">(348<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsa93\">Am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ich do not mee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t the crite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ria for off<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing on the bal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce she<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, but could be set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tle<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d net in cer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in circum<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ance<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cipa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lly<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gsa94\">rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate to de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>der I<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rna<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l Sw<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>aps a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd D<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ative<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s As<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>so<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n agre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re eac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h par<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y has t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ptio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n to </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsa95\">set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le amou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>on a net basis in the event of def<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>aul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h1a ff1c1 fsb fc0 sc0 ls28 ws27 gsa96\">Fair val<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue hie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rchy<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsa97\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p uses the fol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lowi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng hie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rchy for deter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g and disc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>losi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng the fai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al ins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts by valua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n techni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e:</div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gsa98\"> <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">Level 1: <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oted (unad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>jus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>) pri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ces in acti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>kets for id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ica<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l asse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts and li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ili<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p had no level 1 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nvest<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls20 ws2b gsa99\">financial<span class=\"_ _d\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\"> instrumen</span><span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ts.</div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gsa9a\"> <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">Level 2: not trad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed in an ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tive mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ket but the fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir val<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ues are bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed on quote<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d marke<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t price<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s or altern<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve pri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g sources wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsa9b\">reas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ona<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e level<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce tran<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>spa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cy. <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>T<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>evel 2 finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l instr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>um<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts incl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e interes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t rate and forei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gn exch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsa9c\">de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Fair valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alcu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated usi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>counte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d cash flow meth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>olo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>, fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ture cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h flows are <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>est<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ima<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted base<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on for<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ard<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsa9d\">exc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>han<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge rates an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d interes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t rates (from obs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ket cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s) <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd contr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t rates<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, disco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d at <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a rate that refle<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts the cred<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsa9e\">ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">sk of the var</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us counte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es for thos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e with a long matu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y.</div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gsa9f\"> <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">Level 3: techni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es that use inp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ut<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s whic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h have <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a sig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fica<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt effe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct on the reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d fair va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue that are not bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed on obse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsaa0\">mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">ket d</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ata<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls0 ws83 gsaa2\">21  FIN<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>AN<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>CIA<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>L INS<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>TRU<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ME<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>NT<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S <span class=\"ff1bd ls1 ws0\">C<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>O<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>NTINUED<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsaa3\">At the end of the repo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld the fol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lowi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al ins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>at fai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e:<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d2 ws141 gsaa4\">2023<span class=\"_ _14c\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb lsdf ws12f\">2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws0 gsaa5\">Lev<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>el 1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d1 ws203 gsaa6\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws0 gsaa7\">Lev<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>el 2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d1 ws203 gsaa8\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws0 gsaa9\">Lev<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>el 3<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d1 ws203 gsaaa\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1cb ws1fc gsaab\">To<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d1 ws203 gsaac\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws0 gsaad\">Leve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gsaae\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws0 gsaaf\">Leve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gsab0\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws0 gsab1\">Leve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 3<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gsab2\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1cb ws1fc gsab3\">To<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gsab4\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he0 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsab5\">As<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d at <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsab6\">Fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l asse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts at fair va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue thro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ugh pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fit or loss (F<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>V<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>T<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>PL)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gsab7\">\u2013 de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ves h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eld a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t F<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>V<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>T<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>PL<span class=\"_ _18b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ls31 ws6e\">0.6<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ls31 ws6e\">0.6<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls88 ws97 gsab8\">\u2013 other investments</div><div class=\"t m1 hd3 ff1bb fsa6 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gsab9\">1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gsaba\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _43\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls11a ws137\">12<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ls120 ws144\">8.6<span class=\"_ _152\"> </span><span class=\"lsef ws100\">20.9<span class=\"_ _22b\"> </span></span></span></span><span class=\"ff1bb\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _41\"> </span><span class=\"ls119 ws136\">1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _e2\"> </span><span class=\"ls1c ws1f\">4.5<span class=\"_ _ec\"> </span><span class=\"ls118 ws135\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2.1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gsabb\">De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ives u<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d for h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _281\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _2e\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls66 ws76\">22<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _22b\"> </span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _2e\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls66 ws76\">22<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff1bb\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _46\"> </span><span class=\"ls1c ws1f\">6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4.4<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _46\"> </span><span class=\"ls1c ws1f\">64.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 he0 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsabc\">Li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es mea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d at <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir val<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsabd\">Fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l liab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es at fair va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue thro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ugh pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fit or loss<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gsabe\">\u2013 de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ves h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eld a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t F<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>V<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>T<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>PL<span class=\"_ _18b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _3e\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls115 ws132\">(2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.1)<span class=\"_ _22\"> </span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _3f\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls115 ws132\">(2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.1)<span class=\"_ _22\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff1bb\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _3b\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ws13\">(0.9)<span class=\"_ _81\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _ec\"> </span></span><span class=\"ws13\">(0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1c ws2 gsabf\">\u2013 Ocado c<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ontingent<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> cons<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ideration</div><div class=\"t m1 hd3 ff1bb fsa6 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gsac0\">2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gsac1\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _172\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls73 ws82\">(64<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7)<span class=\"_ _12f\"> </span>(6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _22\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff1bb\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a7\"> </span><span class=\"ls2c ws2c\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>172<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _18\"> </span>(<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>172<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1c ws2 gsac2\">\u2013 Gist<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> cont<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ingent cons<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ideration<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 hd3 ff1bb fsa6 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gsac3\">3<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gsac4\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _172\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls32 ws7\">(2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0)<span class=\"_ _12f\"> </span>(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>25<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0)<span class=\"_ _22\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff1bb\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _22b\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gsac5\">De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ives u<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d for h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _2eb\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _92\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls115 ws132\">(6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1)<span class=\"_ _22\"> </span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _152\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls115 ws132\">(63<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1)<span class=\"_ _81\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff1bb\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _3b\"> </span><span class=\"ls7b wsa8\">(2.7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _22\"> </span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _41\"> </span><span class=\"ls7b wsa8\">(2.7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsac6\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere were no tran<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sfe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs bet<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>wee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the level<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of the fair va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue hie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rchy duri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng the pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>were al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>so no chan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s made to any <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f the </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls87 ws95 gsac7\">valuation<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> techniques<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> during the period.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 hd4 ff1bd fs7 fc0 sc0 ls9a ws13f gsac8\">1. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _11\"></span>Wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n Leve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 3 <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r inves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up ho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s \u00a37<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m of vent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e cap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al inv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, man<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed by True Ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l Li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, mea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d at FV<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>T<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>PL (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a33<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1m) (<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e note 16<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>) whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 hd4 ff1bd fs7 fc0 sc0 ls9a ws13f gsac9\">are Le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vel 3 ins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>um<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of thes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e inve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s has be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ete<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed in a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ccor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>da<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ith th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Int<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l Pri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate Equ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d Ventu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re Ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l (\u201c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>IP<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>E<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>V<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u201d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>) Val<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n </div><div class=\"t m1 hd4 ff1bd fs7 fc0 sc0 ls9a ws13f gsaca\">G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Whe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re inv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are ei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tly acq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d or the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re have b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n rece<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>din<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g rou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rd par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e val<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n is the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 hd ff1bb fs7 fc0 sc0 ls108 ws119 gsacb\">latest<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> transaction price.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 hd4 ff1bd fs7 fc0 sc0 ls9a ws13f gsacc\">2. <span class=\"_ _d\"></span> <span class=\"_ _11\"></span>As pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of the inve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt in Oc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>do Ret<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l Lim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n arr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t was ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ree<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e sep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate el<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly beco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e </div><div class=\"t m1 hd4 ff1bd fs7 fc0 sc0 ls9a ws13f gsacd\">pay<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le on th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ach<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of thre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l and op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce tar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. La<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r, <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>\u00a33<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m was se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng to th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e firs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t two ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s. T<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t </div><div class=\"t m1 hd4 ff1bd fs7 fc0 sc0 ls9a ws13f gsace\">re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tes to Oc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o Reta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il L<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d ach<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iev<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng a spe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d tar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t leve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l of ear<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in the fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r end<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g Nov<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r 2023<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h any res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ult<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g pay<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in 2024 foll<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g </div><div class=\"t m1 hd4 ff1bd fs7 fc0 sc0 ls9a ws13f gsacf\">com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>let<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of the Oc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o Ret<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l Lim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d au<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed F<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>Y2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3 st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>to<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y acco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>arg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et is bi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y, mean<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g tha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ay<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of \u00a3156<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m plu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll be ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e if the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 hd4 ff1bd fs7 fc0 sc0 ls9a ws13f gsad0\">pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et is met<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e targ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et no<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t be me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t, no con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>si<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on wo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uld b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e paya<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of the con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as est<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d usi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng an e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d </div><div class=\"t m1 hd4 ff1bd fs7 fc0 sc0 ls9a ws13f gsad1\">pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e tech<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d was ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>we<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>os<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le sc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ply<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g an ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate to refle<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t the ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng of th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e pos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 hd4 ff1bd fs7 fc0 sc0 ls9a ws13f gsad2\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">e G</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p has con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>si<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of sce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>os refl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng cu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ket un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>int<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y, ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ki<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>to acco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t Oca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>do Re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il Li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng up<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>da<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te in Ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rch 2023<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d </div><div class=\"t m1 hd4 ff1bd fs7 fc0 sc0 ls9a ws13f gsad3\">de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed a fai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r val<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue of \u00a36<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4.7m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a3172.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m). If the le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vel of ea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gs as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in the pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ob<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted sc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s was 10<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>% hig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r or lowe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r, <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 hd4 ff1bd fs7 fc0 sc0 ls9a ws13f gsad4\">wo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uld in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e or de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e by <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>\u00a317.5m res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly. <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>A di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t rate of 6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>% (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: 4.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>%) wa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s use<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Dur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g the pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d, a gai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of \u00a310<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m was rec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>og<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t or los<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n </div><div class=\"t m1 hd ff1bb fs7 fc0 sc0 ls9a ws0 gsad5\">to th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>asu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt (se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ote 5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>).<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 hd ff1bb fs7 fc0 sc0 ls9a ws0 gsad6\">3.  <span class=\"_ _1a\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e inve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t Li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p ha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed to p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ay th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r ow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs of G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st L<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>si<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on of u<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p to \u00a3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>25.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n fre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 hd4 ff1bd fs7 fc0 sc0 ls9a ws13f gsad7\">pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d of und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er ce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s (fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sid<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n pay<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e note 19)<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re is no min<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>um am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ya<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up ha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s the ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y to reta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 hd4 ff1bd fs7 fc0 sc0 ls9a ws13f gsad8\">th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e prop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld it wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh to do so, in wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e the fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt of \u00a32<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0m p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lus in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t wil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l be pay<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le on th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rd ann<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y of com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.</div><div class=\"t m1 hd4 ff1bd fs7 fc0 sc0 ls9a ws13f gsad9\"> <span class=\"_ _c\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _11\"></span>The f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of the co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n arr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of \u00a325<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m was es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed by ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lcu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue of th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e fut<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>flow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s. T<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d </div><div class=\"t m1 hd4 ff1bd fs7 fc0 sc0 ls9a ws13f gsada\">on a dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te of 6.1%<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. A 2.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5% cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in the di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t rate wo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uld re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lt in a chan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge in f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of \u00a31.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsadb\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Mark<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s &amp; <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cer UK Pens<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Sc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me hold<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>umb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er of fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al ins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ich make up the pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u00a36<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,781.9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsadc\">(l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">t yea</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r: \u00a310<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,09<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>m). <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Leve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>1 and Level 2 finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l asset<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s meas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ured at fai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e throug<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r c<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>om<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>preh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sive in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted to </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsadd\">\u00a32,75<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>m (la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a34,945<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 hd3 ff1bb fsa6 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gsade\">1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsadf\">). Addi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lly, <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ets in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e \u00a3<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>4,027<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year: \u00a35<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,144<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9m</div><div class=\"t m1 hd3 ff1bb fsa6 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gsae0\">1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsae1\">) of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>L<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>evel 3 finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l asset<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. See<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsae2\">note 11 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r infor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n on <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt ben<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls0 ws83 gsae4\">21  FIN<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>AN<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>CIA<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>L INS<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>TRU<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ME<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>NT<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S <span class=\"ff1bd ls1 ws0\">C<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>O<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>NTINUED<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsae5\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e follow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g tab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le repres<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s the chan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>L<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>evel 3 instr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>um<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s held by the Pensi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on Sc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es:<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d2 ws141 gsae6\">2023<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d1 ws203 gsae7\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws12f gsae8\">2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gsae9\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsaea\">Op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g bal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ance<span class=\"_ _2d6\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls62 wsbc\">5,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>14<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _2b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls0 ws83\">4,9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>96<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gsaeb\">Fair v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e (lo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss)/<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>gai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in ot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>her co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ens<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ncom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e</div><div class=\"t m1 hd3 ff1bb fsa6 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gsaec\">1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls81 ws92 gsaed\">(40<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>1.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8)<span class=\"_ _84\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls2c ws2c\">1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>91<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.6<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls20 ws20 gsaee\">Cash wit<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>hdrawals <span class=\"_ _2c9\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls115 ws132\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>715<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9)<span class=\"_ _84\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls122 ws147\">(43<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsaef\">Clos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _244\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1ec ws21b\">4<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _b9\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls62 wsbc\">5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,14<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 hd4 ff1bd fs7 fc0 sc0 ls9a ws13f gsaf0\">1 <span class=\"_ _20\"> </span>La<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st ye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t the de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed pay<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m the M<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ks an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d Sp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r Scot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h Lim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d Par<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ip (see no<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te 12).<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h1a ff1c1 fsb fc0 sc0 ls28 ws27 gsaf1\">Fair val<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue of finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l inst<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rum<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsaf2\">W<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ith the exce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on of the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s fixed rate bo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd deb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t and the Par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rsh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ip lia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y to the Mark<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s &amp; <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cer UK Pens<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n Sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me (note 1<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsaf3\">the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re were no mater<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ffere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s bet<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>we<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en the car<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue of non<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ative fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>anc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al lia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ies an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d their f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsaf4\">va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lues as at the bal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce sheet date<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsaf5\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e carr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>yi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d rate bon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bt (leve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 1 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt) <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>was \u00a31,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>46<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a31,529.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5m); the fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s debt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsaf6\">was \u00a31,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>26<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a31,5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>49.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6m) which ha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lcul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d usin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oted mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ket pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ices an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es accr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d interes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e carr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>yi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsaf7\">va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue of the Par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>shi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p liab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the Ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rk<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s &amp; <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r UK Pensi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on Sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e (leve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 2 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt) <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>is \u00a312<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year: \u00a3192.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m) <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd the fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsaf8\">va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue of this lia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y is \u00a3121.9m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>\u00a3187<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>.9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m).<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h1a ff1c0 fsb fc0 sc0 ls39 ws47 gsaf9\">Capital policy<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsafa\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s obje<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tive<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s when ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g capi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tal are to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd inves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt in the tran<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sfo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n and del<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al per<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce at an </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsafb\">inves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt gra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de leve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l, to safe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rd its abi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue as a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g conce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rn in orde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>to provid<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e optim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al retu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rns for sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>old<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsafc\"><span class=\"_ _341\">to mai</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in an effici<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent cap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al str<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o reduce th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e c<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ost of cap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ita<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws209 gsafd\">In d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g so, t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gy is to s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ust<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain a c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ita<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at sup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s an inve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>stm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de cre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd to ret<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n app<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsafe\">leve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ls of liq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y hea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>om to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l stab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y and fle<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y. T<span class=\"_ _e\"></span>o ach<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ieve this str<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gy, <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up regu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rly mon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>itor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s key <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>cre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsaff\">met<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cs such as the gea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng rati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o, cash flow to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et deb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t and fixed cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rge cover to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n this posi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n. In ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up ensu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res a </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsb00\">comb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>prop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate commi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted sho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>-te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y head<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rse an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d bal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ance<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d long<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m debt matu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y profil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e. As at </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsb01\">the ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce she<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et date, th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ave<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bt matur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le was five year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s (la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: five years). Dur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g the year<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>, the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsb02\">mai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed cred<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it rati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ngs of Ba1 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>(st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e) <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ith Mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s and BB<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>+ (<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le) <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th Stan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>da<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rd &amp; <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>Po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gsb03\">In o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r to mai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n or re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ign t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>api<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l str<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re, th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sid<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iate leve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l of d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ide<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s pai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>old<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsb04\">opt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ret<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>urn ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al to shareh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sue new sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res or sel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l asset<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce debt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls120 ws227 gsb05\">22<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> PRO<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>VISIONS<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls164 ws186 gsb06\">Property<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gsb07\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1f1 ws220 gsb08\">Restructur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gsb09\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1b3 ws1dd gsb0a\">Other<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gsb0b\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1cb ws1fc gsb0c\">To<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gsb0d\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gsb0e\">At 4 Ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 2021<span class=\"_ _2b7\"> </span><span class=\"ls9 ws145\">76<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _ae\"> </span><span class=\"ls14 ws2f\">28<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _d1\"> </span><span class=\"ls11a ws137\">12<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _10d\"> </span><span class=\"ls1ec ws21b\">11<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsb0f\">Provi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in the year \u2013 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>arg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t or loss<span class=\"_ _11e\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls8a ws165\">23.5<span class=\"_ _ae\"> </span><span class=\"ls87 ws96\">38<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0<span class=\"_ _167\"> </span><span class=\"lsaa ws1a\">6.2<span class=\"_ _b4\"> </span><span class=\"ls119 ws136\">6<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gsb10\">Provi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r \u2013 cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to prop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y, pla<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d eq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uip<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _15d\"> </span><span class=\"ls67 ws5\">5.3<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _167\"> </span><span class=\"ls67 ws5\">5.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gsb11\">Rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed in t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _2b0\"> </span><span class=\"ls120 ws144\">(8.4)<span class=\"_ _ae\"> </span><span class=\"ls7b wsa8\">(2.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8)<span class=\"_ _9d\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ws13\">(3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0)<span class=\"_ _98\"> </span><span class=\"ls86 wsfd\">(14.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsb12\">Uti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d duri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng the year<span class=\"_ _125\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls118 ws135\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1)<span class=\"_ _84\"> </span><span class=\"ls125 ws149\">(28<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _9d\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ff1bb\">(0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9)<span class=\"_ _22b\"> </span><span class=\"ls86 wsfd\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>34<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsb13\">E<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xcha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e diffe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ces<span class=\"_ _2ec\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _4b\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff1bb\">(0.1)<span class=\"_ _ae\"> </span><span class=\"ls86 wsfd\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _9d\"> </span><span class=\"ls115 ws132\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls87 ws95 gsb14\">Discount<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> unwind<span class=\"_ _70\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">3.8<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _1e8\"> </span>3.8<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gsb15\">At 2 Ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 2022<span class=\"_ _2ed\"> </span><span class=\"lsb2 ws6c\">95.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _ae\"> </span><span class=\"ls81 ws92\">35.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _b2\"> </span><span class=\"ls62 wsbc\">14<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _84\"> </span>145<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsb16\">An<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alyse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d as:<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsb17\">Cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rent<span class=\"_ _2ee\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls73 ws82\">53<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.6<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1c ws1f gsb18\">Non-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>current<span class=\"_ _2ef\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls82 wse\">91.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls120 ws227 gsb1a\">22<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> PRO<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>VISIONS <span class=\"_ _21\"></span><span class=\"ff1bd ls1 ws0\">CONTINU<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ED<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h144 ff1bc fs8 fc0 sc0 ls168 ws208 gsb1b\">Proper<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ty<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d1 ws203 gsb1c\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls164 ws186 gsb1d\">Restructuring<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d1 ws203 gsb1e\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h144 ff1bc fs8 fc0 sc0 ls141 ws1fb gsb1f\">Other<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d1 ws203 gsb20\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1cb ws1fc gsb21\">To<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d1 ws203 gsb22\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gsb23\">At 3 Ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 2022<span class=\"_ _2ed\"> </span><span class=\"lsb2 ws6c\">95<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _b6\"> </span><span class=\"ls81 ws92\">35<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _209\"> </span><span class=\"ls62 wsbc\">14<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _cc\"> </span>14<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsb24\">Acqu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d throug<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h busi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s combi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _220\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls8a ws165\">1.8<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">-<span class=\"_ _16a\"> </span></span>1.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _170\"> </span><span class=\"ls184 wsc3\">3.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsb25\">Provi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in the year \u2013 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>arg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t or loss<span class=\"_ _f5\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls31 ws6e\">25.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _16b\"> </span><span class=\"ls62 wsbc\">14<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _b4\"> </span><span class=\"ls11a ws137\">12<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _b4\"> </span><span class=\"ls115 ws132\">51<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gsb26\">Rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed in t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _2a8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls62 wsbc\">(46<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0)<span class=\"_ _10d\"> </span><span class=\"ls32 ws7\">(0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _10d\"> </span>(0.6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _85\"> </span></span>(4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>8)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsb27\">Uti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d duri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng the year<span class=\"_ _71\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls81 ws92\">(3.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5)<span class=\"_ _97\"> </span><span class=\"ls131 ws158\">(32<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3)<span class=\"_ _b6\"> </span></span>(3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8)<span class=\"_ _b3\"> </span><span class=\"ls87 ws96\">(39.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsb28\">E<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xcha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e diffe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ces<span class=\"_ _20f\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _16a\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff1ba\">0.1<span class=\"_ _16a\"> </span>0.1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls87 ws95 gsb29\">Discount<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> unwind<span class=\"_ _121\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls11d ws13d\">5.4<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _4b\"> </span></span>5.4<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gsb2a\">At 1 Ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 2023<span class=\"_ _2b7\"> </span><span class=\"ls89 wsb3\">78<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _209\"> </span><span class=\"ls82 wse\">16<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _16b\"> </span><span class=\"ls81 ws92\">23<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _98\"> </span><span class=\"ls12b ws14e\">11<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsb2b\">An<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alyse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d as:<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsb2c\">Cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rent<span class=\"_ _2f0\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls41 ws156\">44.0<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1c ws1f gsb2d\">Non-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>current<span class=\"_ _2f1\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls21 wsed\">75<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsb2e\">Prop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y provis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s rela<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ima<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ob<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s such as <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng as a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ult of the closu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>of stores in the UK<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, as par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsb2f\">UK sto<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>est<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate stra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>teg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic prog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Thes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e provis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e util<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed over the per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e end of each spe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fic leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>(up <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>to </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 lscc wsb3 gsb30\">1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0 y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s)<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsb31\">Move<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts in rest<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing prov<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he util<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on and fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion of costs as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>so<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ciate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d with the str<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ateg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e to </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsb32\">tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a sing<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er UK dist<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>but<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>net<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>wor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>; the strate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c progr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>red<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uce roles acros<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s centr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al sup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t centres<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, regi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsb33\">man<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d our UK and Rep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ubl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic of Irel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d stores<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>; the histo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ric<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al Inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l exi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t strate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gy<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>; the restr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>cer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain Inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ona<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gsb34\">fr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>chis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>; and co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>avin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gs an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ans<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>for<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng to th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e acqu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t. Clo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g prov<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ima<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly to the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsb35\">str<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gic pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ans<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a sin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er UK dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ibu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n net<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rk<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e util<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed over the per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>closu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>sites<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsb36\">an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">d the rest</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure of cer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n Inter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al fr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>chis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ope<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e util<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hin th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsb37\">Ot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>prov<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e amou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le lia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ies for em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ploye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d mat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ters<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsb38\">Provi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated to adju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng items were \u00a310<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3m at 1 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il 2023 (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a312<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>4.9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m), with a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>net cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rge in the year of \u00a33.9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gsb39\">\u00a348.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2m) (see no<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te 5).<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls41 ws20 gsb3a\">23<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _20\"> </span>DEFERRED T<span class=\"_ _e\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>X<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsb3b\">De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rovi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er the bal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce she<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et lia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y met<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d using the ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x rate at <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch the bal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ces are exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>u<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nwi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd of 25<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>% </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsb3c\">(l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: 19% and 25% <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le) <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r UK diff<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ces and loc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x rates for overs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eas diff<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nces<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Det<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ls of the chan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o the UK </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsb3d\">cor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x rate and the impa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t on <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup are des<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in note 7<span class=\"_ _e\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsb3e\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e moveme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ef<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>erre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d tax as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and lia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ies (afte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r the offs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nces wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the sam<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>jur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on as per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>I<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S 1<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>2 \u2013 </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsb3f\">\u201c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>In<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e T<span class=\"_ _e\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u201d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>) duri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng the year are sho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wn be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>low.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h1a ff1c0 fsb fc0 sc0 ls39 ws47 gsb40\">Deferred tax assets<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>/(liabilities<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls182 ws11a gsb41\">Land and </div><div class=\"t m1 h130 ff1bd fs8 fc0 sc0 ls170 ws1de gsb42\">buildings </div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls164 ws186 gsb43\">temporary </div><div class=\"t m1 h130 ff1bd fs8 fc0 sc0 ls164 ws186 gsb44\">differenc<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gsb45\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gsb46\">Capital </div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1cd ws168 gsb47\">allowanc<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>es in </div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws0 gsb48\">ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ces<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls4c ws56 gsb49\">depre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ciation<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gsb4a\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1b3 ws1dd gsb4b\">Pension </div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls164 ws186 gsb4c\">temporary </div><div class=\"t m1 h130 ff1bd fs8 fc0 sc0 ls164 ws186 gsb4d\">differenc<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gsb4e\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws0 gsb4f\">IF<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>RS 16<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls164 ws186 gsb50\">adjustment<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gsb51\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1b3 ws1dd gsb52\">Other<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gsb53\">short-t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>erm </div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls164 ws186 gsb54\">temporary </div><div class=\"t m1 h130 ff1bd fs8 fc0 sc0 ls164 ws186 gsb55\">differenc<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gsb56\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h130 ff1bd fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws12f gsb57\">T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l UK<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls17d ws177 gsb58\">deferr<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ed tax<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gsb59\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls114 ws130 gsb5a\">Over<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>seas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls17d ws177 gsb5b\">deferr<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ed tax<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gsb5c\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1cb ws1fc gsb5d\">To<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gsb5e\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gsb5f\">At 4 Ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 2021<span class=\"_ _a5\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls31 ws6e\">(50.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3)<span class=\"_ _83\"> </span><span class=\"ls7b wsa8\">22.6<span class=\"_ _bf\"> </span><span class=\"ls86 wsfd\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>14<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8.7<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _1dc\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws83\">104<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9<span class=\"_ _9d\"> </span></span></span></span>30.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _169\"> </span><span class=\"ls122 ws147\">(4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9)<span class=\"_ _8a\"> </span><span class=\"ls115 ws132\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _99\"> </span></span>(42.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8a ws165 gsb60\">(C<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>harged)/<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>cr<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>edited </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsb61\"><span class=\"_ _341\">to inco</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls62 wsbc gsb62\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>15<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.4)<span class=\"_ _17f\"> </span><span class=\"ls73 ws82\">3.7<span class=\"_ _ae\"> </span><span class=\"ls86 wsfd\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>14.7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _9d\"> </span><span class=\"lsdc ws5f\">12<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _160\"> </span><span class=\"ls119 ws136\">7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _1e8\"> </span><span class=\"ls8 ws13\">(6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1)<span class=\"_ _17f\"> </span><span class=\"lsef ws100\">1.0<span class=\"_ _170\"> </span><span class=\"ls118 ws135\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8a ws165 gsb63\">(C<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>harged)/<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>Credi<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ted </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsb64\"><span class=\"_ _341\">to equ</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y/<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls20 ws2b gsb65\">compr<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ehensive<span class=\"_ _1\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\"> inc</span><span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ome<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gsb66\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span><span class=\"lsdc ws5f\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>128<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _a6\"> </span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _b2\"> </span><span class=\"ls118 ws135\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4.1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _22\"> </span><span class=\"ls122 ws147\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>142<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _d1\"> </span><span class=\"ls87 ws96\">3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0<span class=\"_ _97\"> </span><span class=\"ls21 wsed\">(<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>139<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gsb67\">At 2 Ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 2022<span class=\"_ _a5\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ws13\">(65.7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _83\"> </span><span class=\"ls125 ws149\">26<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _cc\"> </span><span class=\"ls7b wsa8\">(292.<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>1)<span class=\"_ _98\"> </span><span class=\"ls119 ws136\">1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _b4\"> </span><span class=\"ls9 ws145\">24<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _97\"> </span><span class=\"ls89 wsb3\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>18<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8)<span class=\"_ _1e0\"> </span></span></span></span>2.6<span class=\"_ _cc\"> </span><span class=\"ls86 wsfd\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>187<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gsb68\">At 2 Ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 2022<span class=\"_ _e1\"> </span><span class=\"ls73 ws82\">(65<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _2f2\"> </span><span class=\"ls81 ws92\">26.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _1dc\"> </span><span class=\"ls87 ws96\">(292.1)<span class=\"_ _cc\"> </span><span class=\"ls1ec ws21b\">1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>17.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _ae\"> </span><span class=\"ls2 ws18\">24<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.2<span class=\"_ _81\"> </span></span></span></span></span></span><span class=\"ws13\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>18<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8)<span class=\"_ _8a\"> </span><span class=\"ls120 ws144\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.6<span class=\"_ _1dc\"> </span><span class=\"ls1ec ws21b\">(<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8a ws165 gsb69\">Cr<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>edit<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ed/(<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>char<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ged) </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsb6a\"><span class=\"_ _341\">to inco</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls81 ws92 gsb6b\">3.7<span class=\"_ _82\"> </span><span class=\"ls89 wsb3\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>36<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _ae\"> </span><span class=\"ls1ec ws21b\">(<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _ae\"> </span></span></span>(5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _b4\"> </span><span class=\"ls16 ws14\">4.9<span class=\"_ _99\"> </span><span class=\"ls62 wsbc\">(40<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9)<span class=\"_ _10d\"> </span><span class=\"ls32 ws7\">(0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _169\"> </span><span class=\"ls2c ws2c\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>41.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8a ws165 gsb6c\">Cr<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>edit<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ed/(<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>char<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ged) </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsb6d\"><span class=\"_ _341\">to equ</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y/<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls20 ws20 gsb6e\">compr<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ehensive<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> income<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gsb6f\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _22b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls115 ws132\">15<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _14b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1ec ws21b\">1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _2f2\"> </span><span class=\"ls5e ws90\">175<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _14b\"> </span><span class=\"ls32 ws7\">(0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.6)<span class=\"_ _85\"> </span></span>175<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls88 ws97 gsb70\">Acquisition of Gis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _59\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls12b ws14e\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>11<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _13d\"> </span><span class=\"ls32 ws7\">(1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0)<span class=\"_ _1e0\"> </span><span class=\"ls8a ws165\">1.0<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _16c\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls8 ws13\">0.1<span class=\"_ _ae\"> </span></span></span></span>(<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>11<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _a6\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _ae\"> </span></span>(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>11<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs2fc\">At 1 Ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 2023<span class=\"_ _a5\"> </span><span class=\"ls7b wsa8\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>73.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5)<span class=\"_ _10d\"> </span><span class=\"ls12b ws14e\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>11<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1)<span class=\"_ _ef\"> </span><span class=\"ls81 ws92\">(140.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5)<span class=\"_ _99\"> </span></span>111<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _b6\"> </span><span class=\"lsb2 ws6c\">46<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.8<span class=\"_ _2f2\"> </span><span class=\"ls73 ws82\">(66<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5)<span class=\"_ _e4\"> </span><span class=\"ls8a ws165\">1.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _82\"> </span></span>(64<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls41 ws20 gsb72\">23<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> <span class=\"_ _20\"> </span>DEFERRED T<span class=\"_ _e\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>X <span class=\"ff1bd ls1 ws0\">C<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ONTINU<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ED<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsb73\">Ot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r shor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t-ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m temp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y diff<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nces rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate mai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nly to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>loyee sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re optio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns and fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial ins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ume<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsb74\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e defe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x liab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y on lan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d and bui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ldi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>tem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y diffe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ces is redu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ced by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nefi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al loss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es with a gross val<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue of </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsb75\">\u00a32<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>30.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a323<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6m) and a tax valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u00a3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>57<span class=\"_ _e\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6m (<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a358.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6m). The gros<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s car<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d for<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ard cap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al loss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es are \u00a334<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0m (<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>:<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsb76\">\u00a33<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4.7m) <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ith a tax valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>\u00a387<span class=\"_ _e\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0m (<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a39<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>1.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2m) <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd are inc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lusi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he gros<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>\u00a32<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>30.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5m of loss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es used to reduce th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e defer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsb77\">li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y on lan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d and buil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>din<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsb78\">Du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cer<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y over the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir fut<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure use, no be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nefi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t has bee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n recog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed in respe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>din<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g losse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s carr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d for<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ard in overse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsb79\">jur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s with a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ross va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue of \u00a35.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r: \u00a35.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6m) and a tax valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u00a3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>(l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a31.4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m).<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsb7a\">No def<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>is recog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed in resp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of undis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ibu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted ear<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ngs of overs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eas subs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>idi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ies an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d joint vent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ures wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ross va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue of \u00a3<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1m </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsb7b\">(l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a334<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2m) <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>u<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nle<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss a materi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al lia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ris<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e on distr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on of these ear<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r appl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le tax leg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsb7c\">is a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ote<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l tax li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>resp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of undi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>str<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ute<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d earn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u00a34.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a33.1m) <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>howe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ver this has not be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsb7d\">bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is that the dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n can be control<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p, and it is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ot prob<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le that the temp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ffere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll rever<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se in the </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsb7e\">fore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">le f</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>utu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he0 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls20 ws2b gsb7f\">24  ORDINARY<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> SHARE CAPIT<span class=\"_ _e\"></span>AL<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d2 ws141 gsb80\">2023<span class=\"_ _2f3\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb lsdf ws12f\">2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bc fs8 fc0 sc0 ls164 ws186 gsb81\">Ordinary shares <span class=\"_ _d\"></span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1 ws0\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h144 ff1bc fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws12f gsb82\">of \u00a30<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.01 ea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1b8 ws19f gsb83\">Ordinary shares <span class=\"ls1 ws0\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws0 gsb84\">of \u00a30.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>25 e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1b8 ws19f gsb85\">Ordinary shares <span class=\"ls1 ws0\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws0 gsb86\">of \u00a30.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>01 ea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 lsb2 ws13e gsb87\">Def<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>erre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d share<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"ls1 ws0\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws0 gsb88\">of \u00a30.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>24 ea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bc fs8 fc0 sc0 ls164 ws186 gsb89\">Shares<span class=\"_ _c2\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1d1 ws203\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _186\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb lsb2 ws6c\">Sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _9a\"> </span><span class=\"ls42 ws4b\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _186\"> </span></span>S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hare<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _9a\"> </span><span class=\"ls42 ws4b\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _186\"> </span></span>Sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ares<span class=\"_ _b0\"> </span><span class=\"ls42 ws4b\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 he0 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsb8a\">Is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d ful<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gsb8b\">At st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f year<span class=\"_ _10c\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls2 ws18\">1,958,905,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>344<span class=\"_ _d3\"> </span><span class=\"ls89 wsb3\">19<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _2b\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls7b wsa8\">1,956<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,513,59<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _a3\"> </span><span class=\"ls66 ws76\">489.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _158\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _20a\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _76\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _20a\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gsb8c\">Sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ares i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gsb8d\">resp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>loye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gsb8e\">sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re opt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gsb8f\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _20a\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _13d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls125 ws149\">1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>26<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>035<span class=\"_ _ef\"> </span><span class=\"ls31 ws6e\">0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _158\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ff1bb\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _20a\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _76\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _20a\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls87 ws96 gsb90\">Subdivision of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span><span class=\"ff1bb ls1 ws0\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gsb91\">ord<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>are ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gsb92\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _20a\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _43\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls125 ws149\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,957<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>,77<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9,626<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _16\"> </span><span class=\"ls122 ws147\">(4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>89<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _14d\"> </span></span>1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,957<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>779<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,626<span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span><span class=\"ls72 ws4c\">19.6<span class=\"_ _d3\"> </span></span>1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,957<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>779<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,626<span class=\"_ _92\"> </span><span class=\"ls72 ws4c\">469.9<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls87 ws95 gsb93\">Repurcha<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>se of </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gsb94\">def<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hare<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gsb95\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _20a\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _76\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _20a\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _76\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _20a\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _47\"> </span><span class=\"ls125 ws149\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>957<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>,7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>79,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>626)<span class=\"_ _12f\"> </span><span class=\"ls122 ws147\">(4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gsb96\">Sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ares i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gsb97\">resp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>loye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gsb98\">sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re opt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls89 wsb3 gsb99\">6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,02<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>87<span class=\"_ _24\"> </span><span class=\"ls8 ws13\">0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _76\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _e7\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _167\"> </span><span class=\"ls73 ws82\">1,125,718<span class=\"_ _b0\"> </span><span class=\"ls118 ws135\">0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _158\"> </span></span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _20a\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsb9a\">At end of year<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1e ws1d\">1,964,9<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>33,9<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>31<span class=\"_ _3e\"> </span><span class=\"ls89 wsb3\">19.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _158\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _20a\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _45\"> </span><span class=\"ls66 ws76\">1,958<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,905<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>34<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span><span class=\"ls72 ws4c\">19.7<span class=\"_ _158\"> </span></span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _20a\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h1a ff1c1 fsb fc0 sc0 ls39 ws3b gsb9b\">Nominal <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>value r<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>eduction<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsb9c\">In Ju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>2021, the Com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ny <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>red<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d the nomi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nal va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue of its ordi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y share<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s from \u00a3<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>25 to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u00a30.01. The red<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on was comp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lete<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsb9d\">sub<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>din<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g each \u00a3<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>25 ordi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y share in issu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e into 1 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rdin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>are of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>\u00a30.01 <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d 1 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d share of \u00a3<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>24. Al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l defe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d shares were the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _1\"></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsb9e\">bo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ug<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ht back for total ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gate consi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>of \u00a3<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.01 and can<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>led<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The Com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ny<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ssu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>are cap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ita<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l remai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d uncha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gsb9f\">eac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>old<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t in th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al of t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he Co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>any rem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d unc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>han<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d. A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>si<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rom t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he ch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ang<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>omi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gsba0\">va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hts at<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ach<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g to the o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rdin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hare<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s (i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing vo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d div<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ght<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ght<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s on a ret<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al) re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gsba1\">un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>chan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rcha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on of t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ares re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n an in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>crea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se to th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pany<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>api<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l red<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ptio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsba2\"><span class=\"_ _341\">of \u00a3469.9</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h1a ff1c0 fsb fc0 sc0 ls28 ws0 gsba3\">Is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sue o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f new s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>har<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsba4\">A total of 6,028,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>587 (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: 2,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>391,753) ordin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res havin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>om<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u00a30.1m (la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a3<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4m) were allot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d duri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng the year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsba5\">un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ms of the Comp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>any<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s share sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch are <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>des<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in note 1<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>3 of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al state<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsba6\">cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>era<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n receive<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d was \u00a30.1m <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a3<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m).<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he0 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gsba8\">25<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>  CONT<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ING<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ENCIES <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>AND C<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>OMMITMENTS<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h1a ff1c0 fsb fc0 sc0 ls39 ws47 gsba9\">A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Capital c<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ommitments<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d2 ws141 gsbaa\">2023<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d1 ws203 gsbab\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws12f gsbac\">2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gsbad\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gsbae\">Com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n resp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f prop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e cour<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se of co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _8e\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls41 ws156\">100.8<span class=\"_ _16b\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls5c ws9e\">59.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gsbaf\">So<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mmi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _2f4\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ws13\">6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _178\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls118 ws135\">6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls72 ws4c gsbb0\">106<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _13d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb\">65.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gsbb1\">La<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st ye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>, t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to inves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t up to \u00a325<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m, o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ver a th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ree<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>year p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to 2024<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>/<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>25<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, in an i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ovati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sum<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>row<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsbb2\">man<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed by T<span class=\"_ _e\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue Ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l Limite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e fun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n drawdo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wn amo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s at <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>any time over the thre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-ye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ake spe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c invest<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>men<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsbb3\">At 1 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il 2023<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p had investe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d \u00a37<span class=\"_ _e\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>(l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a33.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3m) of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is comm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>itm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch is <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld as <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>a non<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>inves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent and<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsbb4\">mea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d at <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e throu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gh profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t or <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oss (see note 16).<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h1a ff1c0 fsb fc0 sc0 ls28 ws0 gsbb5\">B<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsbb6\">In the event of term<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ur tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>din<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g arr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ang<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h cer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n wareh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se ope<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rato<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p has a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>umb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er of opti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsbb7\">comm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>itm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>urch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ase so<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me prop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>, pla<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt and equ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ip<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt, at valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es ran<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g from his<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ica<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l net boo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o marke<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t value<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsbb8\">are cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d and op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated by the wareh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se ope<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rato<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs on the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up\u2019s beh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ese opt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns and comm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>itm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s would have no </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsbb9\">mate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t on the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s statem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l posi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsbba\">Se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e note 12 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r deta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s on the Par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>shi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p arra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th the Mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ks &amp; Spe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r UK Pensi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on Sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he0 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls0 ws83 gsbbb\">26  ANA<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>L<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>YSI<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S OF CAS<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>H FLOWS G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>IVE<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>N IN THE ST<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ATEME<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>NT OF CAS<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>H FLOWS<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h1a ff1c1 fsb fc0 sc0 ls28 ws27 gsbbc\">Ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh flows from ope<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g acti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d2 ws141 gsbbd\">2023<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d1 ws203 gsbbe\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws12f gsbbf\">2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gsbc0\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsbc1\">Profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t on <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ord<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tiv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es af<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _27c\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls87 ws96\">364.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _97\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls66 ws76\">3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>09.0<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gsbc2\">In<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>come t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nse<span class=\"_ _2d6\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls12b ws14e\">111<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _b2\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls82 wse\">82.7<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gsbc3\">Fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _2f5\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba lsef ws100\">205.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _2f2\"> </span></span><span class=\"lsd5 wse8\">21<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls20 ws20 gsbc4\">Financ<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>e inc<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ome<span class=\"_ _2c0\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls115 ws132\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>16<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1)<span class=\"_ _84\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls0 ws83\">(33<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsbc5\">Op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g profit<span class=\"_ _228\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls115 ws132\">515<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _99\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls125 ws149\">572.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gsbc6\">Sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>are of re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts of O<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>do Re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l Li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _2f6\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls87 ws96\">29.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _ae\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls21 wsed\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>13<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gsbc7\">In<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>creas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nventor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _2f7\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls81 ws92\">(58<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5)<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls122 ws147\">(46<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsbc8\">In<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>creas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>rece<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _2f7\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls72 ws4c\">(33.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7)<span class=\"_ _13d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls7b wsa8\">(2.9)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsbc9\">In<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>creas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>paya<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _1d1\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba\">82<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _169\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls118 ws135\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>89<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsbca\">De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ciat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n, amo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on and wr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ffs<span class=\"_ _27c\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls82 wse\">523.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _98\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls118 ws135\">510<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsbcb\">No<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h share bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed paym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ens<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _2f8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls8a ws165\">38.0<span class=\"_ _16b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls15 ws80\">38.8<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsbcc\">De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nefi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t pen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n fund<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _1a5\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls81 ws92\">(36<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8)<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb lsaa ws1a\">(36.8<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsbcd\">Adj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g items net cash ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>flows</div><div class=\"t m1 hd3 ff1bb fsa6 fc0 sc0 ls1ee ws21c gsbce\">1,2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1ec ws21b gsbcf\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _cc\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls122 ws147\">(4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gsbd0\">Adj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g item<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s M&amp;<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S B<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 hd3 ff1bb fsa6 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gsbd1\">3<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls32 ws7 gsbd2\">(2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0)<span class=\"_ _84\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls8 ws13\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>16<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsbd3\">Adj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g oper<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t items<span class=\"_ _1ba\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls12b ws14e\">111<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _98\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb lsaa ws1a\">136.8<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsbd4\">Ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted fr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>om ope<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _1e9\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls41 ws156\">1,100.5<span class=\"_ _ef\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls73 ws82\">1,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>385<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 hd4 ff1bd fs7 fc0 sc0 ls9a ws13f gsbd5\">1 <span class=\"_ _20\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _1a\"></span>E<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s \u00a311.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a35.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6m) of su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r paym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ith<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pay<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e lia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es in th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh flow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the UK<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 hd ff1bb fs7 fc0 sc0 ls108 ws119 gsbd6\">store<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> estate<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> programme.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 hd4 ff1bd fs7 fc0 sc0 ls9a ws13f gsbd7\">2 <span class=\"_ _12\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _1a\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ms ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h out<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>flo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ws rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te to stra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c prog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me cos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>so<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h the U<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>K stor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e est<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, UK log<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, UK st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l simp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e, th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e util<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of </div><div class=\"t m1 hd ff1bb fs7 fc0 sc0 ls9a ws0 gsbd8\">th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or I<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ore c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>los<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ga<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l cos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted to t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t L<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>imi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 hd4 ff1bd fs7 fc0 sc0 ls9a ws13f gsbd9\">3 <span class=\"_ _12\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _11\"></span>Adju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ms M&amp;<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S Ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nk re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tes to M&amp;<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S Ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nk in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e rec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>og<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in ope<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fit off<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et by cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s inc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e mis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>el<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g prov<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h is a </div><div class=\"t m1 hd ff1bb fs7 fc0 sc0 ls172 ws98 gsbda\">non-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cash<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> item.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div>27  ANA<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>L<span class=\"_ _e\"></span>YS<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>IS OF NE<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>T DEB<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>T<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oveme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt in net deb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>At<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>4 Ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2021<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m Cash <span class=\"ls1 ws0\"> </span>flow<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Changes <span class=\"_ _d\"></span> in fair <span class=\"ls1 ws0\"> </span>value<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Lease <span class=\"ls1 ws0\"> </span>additions and remeasu<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>rements<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Exchange <span class=\"_ _d\"></span><span class=\"ff1bb\"> </span>and other<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>non-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cash<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>movemen<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>At<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2 Ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t debt<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nk lo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ans a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd ove<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rdr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>af<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts (se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e note 20)<span class=\"_ _188\"> </span><span class=\"ls122 ws147\">(4.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _e4\"> </span><span class=\"ls73 ws82\">4.7<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls1\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _76\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh eq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>val<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s (see n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ote 18)<span class=\"_ _1c8\"> </span><span class=\"ls124 ws148\">6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>74<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _e7\"> </span><span class=\"ls8f wsa0\">531<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls1\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _76\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _d1\"> </span><span class=\"ls86 wsfd\">(8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _89\"> </span><span class=\"ls119 ws136\">1<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span>Ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t cash pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r stat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h flows<span class=\"_ _2f9\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls72 ws4c\">669.7<span class=\"_ _cc\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f ws7f\">536<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.4<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _76\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _1e0\"> </span><span class=\"ls86 wsfd\">(8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _89\"> </span><span class=\"ls119 ws136\">1<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></span>Cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s (<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ee no<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te 16)<span class=\"_ _d6\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls120 ws144\">1<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>8.4<span class=\"_ _d1\"> </span><span class=\"ls89 wsb3\">(0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8)<span class=\"_ _fb\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _158\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _1e0\"> </span><span class=\"ls119 ws136\">1<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span>Liabilities<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> from <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>financing <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tivities<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>um T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm N<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>otes (se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e note 20)<span class=\"_ _2fa\"> </span><span class=\"ls118 ws135\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>82<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1)<span class=\"_ _22\"> </span><span class=\"ls9 ws145\">24<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls1\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _76\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _ae\"> </span><span class=\"ls2c ws2c\">(91<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _41\"> </span><span class=\"ls7b wsa8\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>29.5)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span>Leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e liab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es (see note 20)<span class=\"_ _e5\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls7b wsa8\">(2,405<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9)<span class=\"_ _b0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1c ws1f\">3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>44.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _206\"> </span><span class=\"ls4e ws58\">(10<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.6)<span class=\"_ _1dc\"> </span><span class=\"ls117 ws134\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>11<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _42\"> </span></span></span></span></span>(2,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>278.7)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hip li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ks &amp; <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cer UK<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Pen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n Sc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me (see n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ote 12)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>(185<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5)<span class=\"_ _fb\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _76\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _d1\"> </span><span class=\"ls7b wsa8\">(2.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _81\"> </span><span class=\"ls119 ws136\">(<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span>De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ives h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eld to h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge M<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m No<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tes<span class=\"_ _139\"> </span><span class=\"ls118 ws135\">(8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _a6\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _16b\"> </span><span class=\"ls125 ws149\">26<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.6<span class=\"_ _158\"> </span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _14b\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f ws7f\">18<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.5<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Liabilities<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> from <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>financing <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tivities<span class=\"_ _f1\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls1c ws1f\">(4,28<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>1.6)<span class=\"_ _22\"> </span><span class=\"ls88 wse5\">588<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _16b\"> </span><span class=\"ls125 ws149\">26<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _206\"> </span><span class=\"ls4e ws58\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>100.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6)<span class=\"_ _b0\"> </span><span class=\"lsd5 wse8\">(21<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3)<span class=\"_ _3b\"> </span><span class=\"ls15 ws80\">(3,977<span class=\"_ _11\"></span>.6)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span>Les<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s: Cash<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>flows rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>teres<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t and<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _d\"></span><span class=\"ff1bb ls1 ws0\"> </span>deri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vative instru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ments<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>7<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _c0\"> </span><span class=\"ls82 wse\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>208<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _22b\"> </span><span class=\"ls125 ws149\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>26<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _7a\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _82\"> </span><span class=\"lsd5 wse8\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>21.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _13d\"> </span><span class=\"lsb2 ws6c\">63<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.3<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></span>Ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t debt<span class=\"_ _2fb\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls118 ws135\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>51<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9)<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span><span class=\"ls2c ws2c\">915<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _206\"> </span><span class=\"ls4e ws58\">(10<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.6)<span class=\"_ _1e0\"> </span><span class=\"ls7b wsa8\">2.5<span class=\"_ _3f\"> </span>(2,698<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.8)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></span>At<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>3 Ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m Cash <span class=\"ls1 ws0\"> </span>flow<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Changes <span class=\"_ _d\"></span> in fair <span class=\"ls1 ws0\"> </span>value<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Lease <span class=\"ls1 ws0\"> </span>additions and remeasu<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>rements<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Exchange <span class=\"_ _d\"></span><span class=\"ff1bb\"> </span>and other<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>non-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cash<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>movemen<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>At<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>1 April<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2023<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t debt<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh eq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>val<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s (see n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ote 18)<span class=\"_ _77\"> </span><span class=\"ls119 ws136\">1<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span><span class=\"ls21 wsed\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>13<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _a6\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls1\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _76\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _4b\"> </span><span class=\"ls31 ws6e\">0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _b5\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1ec ws21b\">1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span>Ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t cash pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r stat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h flows<span class=\"_ _56\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls119 ws136\">1<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span><span class=\"ls21 wsed\">(13<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5)<span class=\"_ _a6\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _76\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _170\"> </span><span class=\"ls31 ws6e\">0.5<span class=\"_ _b5\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1ec ws21b\">1<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></span>Cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s (<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ee no<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te 16)<span class=\"_ _2fc\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls119 ws136\">1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _17f\"> </span><span class=\"ls115 ws132\">(5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3)<span class=\"_ _a6\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _76\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _167\"> </span><span class=\"ls73 ws82\">0.7<span class=\"_ _b2\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls8f wsa0\">13<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></span>Liabilities<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> from <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>financing <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tivities<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>um T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm N<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>otes (se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e note 20)<span class=\"_ _2fd\"> </span><span class=\"ls7b wsa8\">(1,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>529.5)<span class=\"_ _c0\"> </span><span class=\"ls115 ws132\">262<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls1\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _76\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _20a\"> </span><span class=\"ls86 wsfd\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _2e\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls89 wsb3\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>46<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span>Leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e liab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es (see note 20)<span class=\"_ _106\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls7b wsa8\">(2,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>278.7)<span class=\"_ _c0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f ws7f\">353<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _206\"> </span><span class=\"ls2c ws2c\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>270<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span><span class=\"ls89 wsb3\">(86<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0)<span class=\"_ _43\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba lsdb wsee\">(<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>2,2<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>81<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>.6<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span>Pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hip li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ks &amp; <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Sp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cer UK<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Pen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n Sc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me (see n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ote 12)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>(<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _83\"> </span><span class=\"ls87 ws96\">66<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _76\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls16 ws14\">(1<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>1.9<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span>De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ives h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eld to h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge M<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m No<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tes<span class=\"_ _151\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f ws7f\">18.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _10d\"> </span><span class=\"ls119 ws136\">(<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _b6\"> </span><span class=\"ls73 ws82\">33<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _158\"> </span></span></span></span><span class=\"ls1\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8a\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls32 ws7\">(5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Liabilities<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> from <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>financing <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tivities<span class=\"_ _21c\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls15 ws80\">(3,977<span class=\"_ _e\"></span>.6)<span class=\"_ _c0\"> </span><span class=\"ls9 ws145\">6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>24<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _b4\"> </span><span class=\"ls73 ws82\">33<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _206\"> </span><span class=\"ls2c ws2c\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>270<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _b0\"> </span><span class=\"ls86 wsfd\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>165<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _ec\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls21 wsed\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,75<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span>Les<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s: Cash<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>flows rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>teres<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t and<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _d\"></span><span class=\"ff1bb ls1 ws0\"> </span>deri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vative instru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ments<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>63.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _82\"> </span><span class=\"ls2c ws2c\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>17<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _99\"> </span><span class=\"ls73 ws82\">(33<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _7a\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _b6\"> </span></span></span>179<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _13d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1ec ws21b\">3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t debt<span class=\"_ _f7\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls7b wsa8\">(2,698.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8)<span class=\"_ _84\"> </span><span class=\"ls119 ws136\">3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _ce\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _206\"> </span><span class=\"ls2c ws2c\">(2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>70.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _b4\"> </span><span class=\"ls118 ws135\">15<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _3e\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1ec ws21b\">(<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span>1 <span class=\"_ _20\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _1a\"></span>E<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er no<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh mov<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es int<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id on M<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm No<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tes of \u00a365<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r: \u00a37<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6m), in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t pai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on lea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of \u00a3116.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7m <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>(l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a3121<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1m) and in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t pai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on the Pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ip li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y to the M<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ks &amp; Sp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r UK Pen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>si<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on Sc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me of \u00a34.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r: \u00a34.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4m)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>27  ANA<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>L<span class=\"_ _e\"></span>YS<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>IS OF NE<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>T DEB<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>T <span class=\"ff1bd ls1 ws0\">C<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>O<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>NTINUED<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>B<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Reconc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on of net debt to state<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l posit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2023<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Sta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al pos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d note<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh eq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>val<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s (see n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ote 18)<span class=\"_ _2b7\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1ec ws21b\">1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _b3\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls119 ws136\">1<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rent oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>(see note 16)<span class=\"_ _2fe\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls8f wsa0\">13<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _e4\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls119 ws136\">1<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>um T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm N<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>otes \u2013 n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et of f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>orei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gn e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xcha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e reva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>luat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion (se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e note 20)<span class=\"_ _1f1\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls81 ws92\">(1,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>356<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.6)<span class=\"_ _42\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls125 ws149\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>494<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e liab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es (see note 20)<span class=\"_ _2ff\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba lsdb wsee\">(<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>2,28<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>1.<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>6)<span class=\"_ _43\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls7b wsa8\">(2,278.7)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hip li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ks &amp; <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Sp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cer UK Pen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n Sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me (see note 12 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d 21)<span class=\"_ _300\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls11a ws137\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>12<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _22\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls115 ws132\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>192.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3)</span></span> <span class=\"_ _301\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls115 ws132\">(2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>68<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1)<span class=\"_ _47\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls7b wsa8\">(2,750.2)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>paya<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n rela<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted bor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>row<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d the par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>shi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p liab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he Mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ks &amp; Spe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r UK Pension<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cheme<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>44.9<span class=\"_ _14b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls118 ws135\">51<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t debt<span class=\"_ _302\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1ec ws21b\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _43\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls7b wsa8\">(2,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>698.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>28  RE<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>L<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>TE<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>D P<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>RT<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>Y TR<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>AN<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>SACT<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>IO<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>NS<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Subsidiaries<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ans<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the Comp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>any and it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>sub<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sid<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ich are rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated par<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, have be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en eli<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>on cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ida<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n and are not dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is note. T<span class=\"_ _e\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Compa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ny <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd its subsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es are <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iscl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ose<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he Comp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>any<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al statem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>B<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Joint vent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>soc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Oc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o Retai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l Limi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e fol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>low<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns we<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re car<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ut w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ith O<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>do Re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l Li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d, a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>so<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ciate of t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Loan to O<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o Ret<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ail L<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>imi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2023<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g bal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ance<span class=\"_ _303\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Loans<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> advanced<span class=\"_ _2ba\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls41 ws156\">30.0<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _201\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls41\">0.9<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Clos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _2cb\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1c ws1f\">30<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e loan mature<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s duri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng 2039/<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0 and accru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rest at Ster<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng Ove<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ght In<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x A<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ver<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e (\u201c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>SO<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>NI<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>A\u201d) plu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s an <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e margi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Parent guarant<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ee<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Oc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o Retai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l Limite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d has entere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d into a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u00a3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>30<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m revolvin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g credit f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>aci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y prov<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed by BNPP<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>, of whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch \u00a325.0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m was dra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wn at 1 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il 2023 (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>raw<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n). The Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up, alon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g with Oc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p plc, joi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntly guar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tee the fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Sa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d purch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ases o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f goo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd ser<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>vi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ces<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2023<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Sa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f go<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ods a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>vi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ces<span class=\"_ _1b2\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls81 ws92\">35.7<span class=\"_ _d1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls118 ws135\">36<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Purc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>has<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es of g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ces<span class=\"_ _304\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ws13\">0.1<span class=\"_ _167\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls31 ws6e\">0.2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>In<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n trad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e and othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r recei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les is a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce of \u00a32.9m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a31.9m) owed by <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Oc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o Retai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>No<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dy<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s Child Li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>No<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dy<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s Chi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld Limi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cam<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e an asso<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ciate of the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up in Novem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r 20<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>21<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng the year, <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p made pu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rchas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es of goo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds amo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>\u00a36.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m (la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a31.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2m)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>At 1 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il 2023<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, there was no bal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce incl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hin tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d other paya<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a30.2m) owed to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>N<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ob<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s Child Lim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _d\"></span><span class=\"ff1bb ls1 ws0\"> </span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u00a30.7m <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce inclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d with<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l asse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a3<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7m<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>) owed fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m Nob<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Chi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld Limi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>C. Marks<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> &amp; Spencer<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> UK Pensi<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>on Sc<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>heme<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r trans<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d bal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ces held wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th the Mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ks &amp; Spe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r UK Pensi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on Sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e are set out in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>note<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s 1<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>1 and 12<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls0 ws83 gsc69\">28  RE<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>L<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>TE<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>D P<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>RT<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>Y TR<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>AN<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>SACT<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>IO<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>NS <span class=\"ff1bd ls1 ws0\">CONTINUED<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h1a ff1c0 fsb fc0 sc0 ls39 ws47 gsc6a\">D.<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> K<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ey<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> management compensat<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsc6b\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p has deter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>min<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed tha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the key mana<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>so<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l const<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>itu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te the Boa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rd <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d the memb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he E<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xecu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tive Co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mmi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tee.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d2 ws141 gsc6c\">2023<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d1 ws203 gsc6d\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws12f gsc6e\">2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gsc6f\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsc70\">Sa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ies an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t-ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m ben<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _305\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls62 wsbc\">14<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _8a\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb\">15<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsc71\">Sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>are<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ase<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d payme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts<span class=\"_ _306\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1e7 ws95\">4.8<span class=\"_ _178\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls118 ws135\">2.1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls129 ws14d gsc72\">To<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _307\"> </span><span class=\"ls89 wsb3\">19.1<span class=\"_ _e4\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls119 ws136\">1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h1a ff1c0 fsb fc0 sc0 ls4d ws57 gsc73\">E<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r relate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y transa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ctio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsc74\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p acqui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red 77<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>.7% of the issu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re capi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>T<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he Sp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s Edit Lim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ited (<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u201c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>T<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>SE<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u201d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>) in Feb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y 2022. A <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ur<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r 4.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8% of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>TS<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>E<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>iss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsc75\">sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re capi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l was owne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>M<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>. Ju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n King<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>N<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>E<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ecu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tive Di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tor of the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p (the \u201c<span class=\"_ _e\"></span>J<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>K TS<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>E <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>are<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s\u201d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>). Fol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>low<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>old<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>prova<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsc76\">the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup acq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d the JK TS<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>E Share<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s from Mr<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>. Ju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n King at a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>to<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tal pu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rchas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e pri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>of \u00a3<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3m in Ju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>2022<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. </div><div class=\"t m1 he0 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls0 ws83 gsc77\">29  IN<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>VE<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>STM<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ENT<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S IN JO<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>INT VE<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>NTU<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>RE<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S AND AS<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>SO<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>CI<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>TES<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsc78\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p holds a 50% interes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t in Oca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>do Reta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il Lim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ited<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mpa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ny incor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted in the UK<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The rema<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing 50% inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eld by Oca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>do<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsc79\">G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup plc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Oca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>do Reta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il Lim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>is an onl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ine gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y reta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ile<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>, op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g throu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gh the oc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o.com an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d ocad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ozoom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m website<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gsc7a\">Oc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o Reta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il L<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>imi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s consi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>so<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ciate of t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p as cer<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ght<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nfe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on O<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>do G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p plc f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or an i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"ls1\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsc7b\">of at <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t five years fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m acquis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on in Augu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st 2019, <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing Oc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p plc control of the comp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>any. <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>F<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lowi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng this in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>itia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d, a </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsc7c\">reas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ses<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent of contro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l wil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>be req<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d as the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p will have an optio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in more cont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rol over Oca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>do Reta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il Lim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ited if cer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsc7d\">con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. If the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ave <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>obt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed cont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, Oca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>do Reta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il Lim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d will th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en be conso<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>date<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d as <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>a subsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y of </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsc7e\"><span class=\"_ _341\">the G</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up. Thro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ug<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h Board rep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rese<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n and share<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er votin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g righ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>urre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ave signi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ant infl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gsc7f\">the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>refo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e inves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt in O<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>do Re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l Li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d is tre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s an as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>so<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te and a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e eq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f accou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsc80\">Oc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o Retai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l Limite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d had a finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l year end date of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>27 Novem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r 20<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2, ali<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th its pare<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt compa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ny<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>, Oc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p plc. Fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsc81\">G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>plyi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng the equ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y met<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ccoun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g, Oc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o Retai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d has prepa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>anc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial inf<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he nea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rest<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsc82\">qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd date of its fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al year en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d, as to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o other<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se wou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld be impr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e result<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>O<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>do Reta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il Lim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d are </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsc83\">in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>corp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l state<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m 2<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>8 Febr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y 2022 <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>26 Febr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y 2023. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere were no sign<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ific<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>even<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts or tran<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsc84\">in the pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d from 27 Febr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y 2023 to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>1 Apr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il 2023<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsc85\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e carr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>yi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng amo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt of the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up\u2019s intere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st in Oca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>do Reta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il Lim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ited is \u00a3756<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m (la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a380<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4m). The Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s share of Oca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>do Reta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsc86\">Li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d losse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u00a343.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: loss of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>\u00a318<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m) <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ncl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s share of und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lyin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g losses of \u00a329.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch inclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s \u00a31<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>3.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2m of </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsc87\">exce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ona<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l inco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me befo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re tax rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o insur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce receip<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year: sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>are of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rlyi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t: \u00a313.9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m) <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>jus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g item charg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es of </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsc88\">\u00a314.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a332.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5m) <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>(se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e note 5).<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsc89\">Su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l infor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion in resp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of Oca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>do Retai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l Limi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted (th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nly mater<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l asso<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ciate) is <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>set out be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>low and<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsc8a\">rep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rese<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">nts a</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in the Oca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>do Reta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il Lim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ited fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s prep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ared in accord<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce with IFR<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, adju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sted by the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsc8b\"><span class=\"_ _341\">for e</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">y a</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ccount<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing pu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ose<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws0 gsc8c\">As a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"ls1\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h144 ff1bc fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws12f gsc8d\">26 Feb 202<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d1 ws203 gsc8e\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws0 gsc8f\">As a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"ls1\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h130 ff1bd fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws12f gsc90\">27 Feb 2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gsc91\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls14 ws12 gsc92\">Ocado Retail<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> Limited<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls15 ws1 gsc93\">Curr<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ent assets<span class=\"_ _2cb\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls41 ws156\">220.0<span class=\"_ _98\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls2c ws2c\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>91.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls15 ws1 gsc94\">Non-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>curr<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ent assets<span class=\"_ _23d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls22 ws8f\">618<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _2f2\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls5c ws9e\">59<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsc95\">Cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rent li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ili<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _308\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls81 ws92\">(267<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>.7)<span class=\"_ _89\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls115 ws132\">(2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsc96\">No<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _1d3\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls72 ws4c\">(421.7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _ef\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls122 ws147\">(4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>8)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls7b ws1d gsc97\">Net assets<span class=\"_ _309\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls62 wsbc\">149<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls82 wse\">20<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h144 ff1bc fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws12f gsc98\">28 Fe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>b 2022 to </div><div class=\"t m1 h144 ff1bc fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws12f gsc99\">26 Feb 202<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d1 ws203 gsc9a\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bd fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws12f gsc9b\">29 Fe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>b 2021 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o <span class=\"ff1bb ls1 ws0\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h130 ff1bd fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws12f gsc9c\">27 Feb 2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gsc9d\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1f ws7f gsc9e\">Revenu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _30a\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls66 ws76\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>222<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _2b\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls9 ws145\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>24<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsc9f\">(Los<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s)/profit for the pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od<span class=\"_ _30b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls87 ws96\">(59.0)<span class=\"_ _e7\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls119 ws136\">2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls20 ws20 gsca0\">Other c<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>omprehensiv<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e income<span class=\"_ _1fd\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls20 ws2b gsca1\">T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>otal<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> c<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>omprehensive <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>(loss)<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>/income <span class=\"_ _30c\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls87 ws96\">(59.0)<span class=\"_ _e7\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls119 ws136\">2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div>29  IN<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>VE<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>STM<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ENT<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S IN JO<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>INT VE<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>NTU<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>RE<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S AND AS<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>SO<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>CI<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>TES <span class=\"ff1bd ls1 ws0\">CONTINUED<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ove summ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ari<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l infor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion to the carr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>yi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng amo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt of the intere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st in Oca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>do Reta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il Lim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d recogn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> in the cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ida<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al state<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s:<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>As a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"ls1\"> </span>1 Ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r 202<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"ls1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>As a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"ls1\"> </span>2 Ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r 2022<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"ls1\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Ocado Retail<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> Limited<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Net assets<span class=\"_ _309\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls62 wsbc\">149<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls82 wse\">20<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Prop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s own<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ers<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hip i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _269\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1ef ws21d\">74<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _9e\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls118 ws135\">1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4.1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Goodwill<span class=\"_ _30d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls8 ws13\">449<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _2f2\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls118 ws135\">4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9.1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Brand<span class=\"_ _30e\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba lsef ws100\">236.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _82\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls122 ws147\">242<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Cust<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>omer relationshi<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ps<span class=\"_ _2f7\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1ec ws21b\">67.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _d1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls119 ws136\">7<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Ot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r adj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts to a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gn a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ccount<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cies<span class=\"_ _1ff\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls21 wsed\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>75<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _22b\"> </span></span><span class=\"lsd5 wse8\">(<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>78<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Acquisit<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ion c<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>osts<span class=\"_ _30f\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls81 ws92\">5.7<span class=\"_ _16c\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls73 ws82\">5.7<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g amo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt of the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t in Oca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>do Reta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il Li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _310\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls21 wsed\">756<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _b3\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls31 ws6e\">80<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.4<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>In add<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p hold<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s immate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al inves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts in joi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt ventu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res and ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ates tota<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing \u00a311.0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a310.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5m). The G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rofi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts total<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d \u00a3<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m (la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a3<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>0.7m <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>loss).<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>30  G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>OVER<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>NM<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ENT SU<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>PP<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>O<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>RT<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p bene<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d from busi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss rates rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ief of \u00a3nil in the year (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a3<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>62.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2m (i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ncl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>udi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng UK<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a359.8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m)).<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere are no unfu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lfi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lle<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d condi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns or contin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ies at<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>che<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ese gr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ant<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>31<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>  BUSINESS COMBINA<span class=\"_ _e\"></span>TION<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>On 30 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ptem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>202<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2, <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lete<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he acqui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>siti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>10<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>% <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he issu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed share capi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd voting rig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hts of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u201c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u201d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>), a no<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted logi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cs and supp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain busi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s based in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the UK<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, there<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing contro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rovi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e major<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>M<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>&amp;<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>F<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>log<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ist<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ces via <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a net<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rk of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nda<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y distr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on centres loc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated across the UK <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd the Repub<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>of Irel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d, inclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>num<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">of fre</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>are<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ses<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The acqui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>siti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>to accele<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rate the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ult<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>i-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>year pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise its Foo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain net<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rk to suppo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t growth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>acq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uisi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n has bee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>accou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nted for as a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>usin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s combi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on usin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g the acqui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>siti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on meth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od of account<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing in accorda<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h IFRS 3 Bu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>C<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>om<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons and cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntly the Gis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ets acqu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d, and li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sum<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, have <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n recorde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>at fai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>val<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>As a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>30 S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ep 2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Fai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>si<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Cash<span class=\"_ _311\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls5e ws90\">170<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Deferred<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> considerati<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _312\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls0 ws83\">83<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Contingen<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>t c<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>onsideration<span class=\"_ _313\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls81 ws92\">23.7<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tle<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _1b3\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ws13\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>18<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>otal <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>consideration transferred<span class=\"_ _314\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls81 ws92\">259.6<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Fai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t asse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Intangible <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>assets<span class=\"_ _315\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls81 ws92\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Prop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y, pla<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d eq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uip<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>213<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Inv<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ies<span class=\"_ _316\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls184 wsc3\">3.3<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e and othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r receiv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>88.0<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Cash and cash equivalents<span class=\"_ _317\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1ec ws21b\">6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e and othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r payab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les<span class=\"_ _318\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1ef ws21d\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>74<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Bo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rrow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gs and oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al lia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _261\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls72 ws4c\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>21.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Provisions<span class=\"_ _319\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls32 ws7\">(2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x liab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _2c4\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls12b ws14e\">(11<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t asse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts acq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _271\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls7b wsa8\">265<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Ga<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in on ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rga<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in pu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _313\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls73 ws82\">(6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t cash ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tfl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ow aris<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g on acqu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Cash c<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>onsideration<span class=\"_ _31a\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls5e ws90\">170<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Les<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s: cash an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h equi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>len<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts acqu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _27a\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1ec ws21b\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>102<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>1 <span class=\"_ _20\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _1a\"></span>P<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y, <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d equ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ip<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lly co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s the di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>str<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n wa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch we<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>evi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ew un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ake<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n by RIC<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2 <span class=\"_ _12\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _1a\"></span>T<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e and oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r rece<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s is cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d eq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt to the gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l amo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t and th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>col<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t sub<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ant<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lly al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l of the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gscbb\">31<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>  BUSINESS COMBINA<span class=\"_ _e\"></span>TION <span class=\"_ _d\"></span><span class=\"ff1bd\">CONTIN<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>UED<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gscbc\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e acquis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on resu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lted in a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain on barg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>pu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rchas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e due to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he esti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d fai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r value of the ide<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble net as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s acqui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red exce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gscbd\">the el<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of the purcha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ice treated as consi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The ga<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in has bee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n recog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hin ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>jus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g items (see note 5).<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gscbe\">A barga<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in purch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ase has ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n as <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a resu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lt of a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on of fac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s inclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng the previ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s owne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s decis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion to sel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Gi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st and th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ele<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gscbf\">of th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e acqu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ice re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g to set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ip, as o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ose<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rmi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>urcha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsid<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gscc0\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p incur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red acq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uisi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d c<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>\u00a36.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, pred<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>omi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntly tran<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ich have be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en recog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>jus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gscc1\">item<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s (see no<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te 5).<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gscc2\">Si<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce the acqu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n date, Gis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t, as a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne enti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>, contri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted \u00a384<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2m <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>of revenu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e and \u00a3<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1m <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>of loss befo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re tax to the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s result<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gscc3\">If the acqu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n had occur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red on 3 Apr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il 2022, the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p estim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ates that cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>for<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ma reven<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue woul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d have <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n c.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u00a310<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gscc4\">hi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ghe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r and profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t before ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x would have be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en c.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u00a31m hig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>. In deter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g thes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e amou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up has assu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d that the fai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gscc5\">ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>jus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s that arose on the date of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cqu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n would have bee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the sam<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e if <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he acqu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n had occur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red on 3 <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 20<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>22.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h1a ff1c0 fsb fc0 sc0 ls4d ws57 gscc6\">Set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tlem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent of pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xisti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ationsh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ip<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gscc7\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t were p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es to a lo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>upp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly contr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t u<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h Gi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h log<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ist<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s ser<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>vi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ces at a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gscc8\">cont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t rates<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g relat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ip was effe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted at the acqui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>siti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on date.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gscc9\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p has attr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uted \u00a318<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2m of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he consi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red to the set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tle<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hip<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The fai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gscca\">set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent has be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>term<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed on an asse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ssm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>of the diff<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce bet<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>een cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t market rate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and the rates prev<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>usly<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _1\"></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsccb\">ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ree<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he hig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r c<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ost leg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y supp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly c<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. This am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t has bee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d with<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in adju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing item<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s (<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ee note 5).<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he0 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 lsef ws100 gsccc\">32  CONTING<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ENT ASSET<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsccd\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>cu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntly see<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ki<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng dam<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es from an ind<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt third pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y follo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng its involvem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tive be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>havi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"ff1bb ls1 ws0\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gscce\">that a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ely im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up. T<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts to re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve an am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e cl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>aim (eit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r in se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tle<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt or f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rom th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsccf\">pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>din<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gs), a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>osi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n reinfo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rced by <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>rece<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt cour<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t jud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in simil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar cl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ms<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he cla<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>im is confid<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l and is <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>refo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re <span class=\"ff1bb ls1 ws0\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls87 ws95 gscd0\">not discl<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>osed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he0 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls0 ws83 gscd1\">33  SU<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>BS<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>EQ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>U<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ENT EV<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ENT<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls22 ws8f gscd2\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Bo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ard has app<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roved a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er offe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>rep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>urcha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se c.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u00a32<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>25m of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up\u2019s Med<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ium T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm Notes whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch wil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l be <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">d on 24 May </span><span class=\"_ _d\"></span>202<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div>",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfNotesAndOtherExplanatoryInformationExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:213800EJP14A79ZG1X44",
    "period": "2022-04-03T00:00:00/2023-04-02T00:00:00"
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   "value": "1  AC<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>COUNTI<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>NG POLI<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>CIES<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Gener<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al informa<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>tion Ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rk<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and Sp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cer Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up plc (the \u201cC<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>omp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>any<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u201d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>) is a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>pub<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic lim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ited<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> comp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>any dom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ici<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d incor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in Engl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d and Wales und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> the C<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>om<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ies A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t 200<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dres<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mpa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ny<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s regi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ste<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> offi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>is Watersi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de Ho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>use<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, 35 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>N<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h Whar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>f Road<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, Londo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n W2 1NW, United<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> Kingdom.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e prin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cip<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ies of the Com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pany and it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s subsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es (the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> \u201cG<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up\u201d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>) a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ture of t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re as a Clo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> &amp; Ho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd Fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d reta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ile<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ese fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are prese<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nted in ster<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>so<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> the C<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>om<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pany<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al cu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y, and are ro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to the n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eare<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> hun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d tho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d. F<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>orei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gn o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ccorda<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s set o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ut wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s note<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Basi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of preparati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l statem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts have bee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n prepa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red for the 52 <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>wee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ks<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d 1 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il 2023 (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: 52 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>we<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ek<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s end<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed 2 Apr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il 2022) <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n accord<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce with UK-a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>do<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d Inter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al Accoun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g Stan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dard<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h the re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts of t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he C<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>omp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ies A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct 20<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6 as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s repor<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er thos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e stan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>da<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rds<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rk<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cer S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h Li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d Pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ers<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hip h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ken<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">an e</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ptio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h 7 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f the Par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>shi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p (Account<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s) Reg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons 20<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8 fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m the re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt to pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pare a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>el<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, in accord<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce with the Com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s Act<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l statem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts have bee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n prepa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red on a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>go<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. In <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>do<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng the goi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cern ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the Boa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rd has cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the bu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ess ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s as <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et out on pag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es 1<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>2 t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o 27<span class=\"_ _e\"></span>, the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial pos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on of the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p, its cash flows<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, liq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y pos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on and<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> bo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rrow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g faci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s as <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et out in the Fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>anc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial Revi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ew on pag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es 35 to 4<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>1, the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al ris<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>man<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent ob<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>je<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ives an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sures to liqu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y and oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al ris<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ks as set out in note 2<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d the p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l ris<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ks a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cer<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es as s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t on p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es 58<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">to 65.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p c<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>inu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al posi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n prov<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>idi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng it with su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ffici<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent acces<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iqu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y, <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gh a comb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h and commi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eet it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s nee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds in the s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>diu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m. A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t 1 Ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 2023<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p ha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d avai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e liqu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>\u00a31,9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>42.9m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a32,072.9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m), compr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h eq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uiv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ale<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of \u00a31,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>06<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _e\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, an u<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ndr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>aw<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n comm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> syn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d bank revolvi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng cred<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y (<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u201c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>RCF<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u201d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>) of \u00a3850.0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m (<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et to mat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure in J<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e 2026), a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>awn u<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mmi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>aci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s amounting t<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>o \u00a325.0m.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> In De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cemb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r 20<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2, the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up succes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sf<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed its RCF<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>, whic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h now ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res in June 2026. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y cont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l covenan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g the ratio of earn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gs befo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re interes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t, ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, depre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n and<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>; to net i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nteres<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ciat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n on ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ght-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>of-us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s unde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r IFRS 16<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The covenan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d bian<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lly. In ado<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng the go<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the Boa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rd has ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s cash flow forec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch incor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>a lates<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t est<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ima<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te of th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ong<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rent m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ket con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d inclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>num<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sum<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ptio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, inclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng sal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es grow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h and custo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mer be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hav<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>. Wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ile tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng conti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e stro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, in formi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tloo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k on the futu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>man<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> the B<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rd con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sid<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d a var<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y of do<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es tha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ght<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce, su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch as a s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ust<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>om<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cess<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n ina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y for the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xecu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te the tran<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sfo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n pla<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r these l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atest fore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup is able to ope<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rate wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ut<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> the ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed to draw on its avail<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es and wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ut tak<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g any sup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, such a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s red<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>itu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re and othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r discret<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y spen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e forec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>flows<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>so in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate that the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up wil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l comp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l releva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt bank<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> covena<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s duri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng the fore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d, be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g at <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast 12 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ths<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m the approv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al of the finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l state<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Board has mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>seve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re, but pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>au<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le, dow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de scen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is down<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sid<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e scena<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o assum<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es that<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">The<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re wil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>be a per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>omi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c recess<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he UK in 2023/24, </span>resu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ltin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g in a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ecl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>sa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les of 2.0 \u2013 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>2.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5% and a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ine in gross<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t margi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.5 \u2013 1.0% acro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss both Fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Clot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g &amp; Ho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me bus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ine<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss uni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">A <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>el<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ay in tran<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sfo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n ben<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s result<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in incre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l sales<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span>ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ans<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>for<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ini<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng by <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>.5%<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, 15% <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> 30<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>% respe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tive<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>acros<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s the thre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d across al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>thre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> bus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ess uni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>  <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ls1c ws2\">In<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> addition,<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> Ocado Re<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>tail Lim<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ited<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>periences<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> limited cu<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>stomer </span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>man<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d, w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h no vo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lum<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e grow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n 2023/24 an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d volu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> rem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing sub<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed in 202<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>4/25 and 2025<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>/26<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Even und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er this seve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re, but pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>au<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le, dow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de sce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io, th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup wou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld contin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>have suffi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt liq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uid<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y and he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>adro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>om on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s exis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g fac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ili<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es and aga<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t the RCF <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial coven<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ant for the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> fore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d. A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ltho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ug<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h, s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch a sce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rio a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se, t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re is a ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>of miti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons that cou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld be taken to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>red<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uce the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Give<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n curre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt trad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g and exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns for the bus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ine<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> the Bo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ard consi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs that thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s downs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e scena<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rio refle<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts a pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>au<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le, bu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t remote, ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tcome for the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>In add<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, reverse st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ress test<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing has be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e mod<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>el<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">to dete</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ine th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e decl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es that the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up could abs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>b be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fore ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hau<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>to<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tal li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>. Such a scena<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o, an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">d the se</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>que<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce of event<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s whic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h c<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld lead to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t, are consi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">to be ex</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly remote.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>As a re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t, th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e B<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oard e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up to have a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate reso<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>urces to contin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue in ope<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, mee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t its liab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es as they fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e, retai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n suffici<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>avai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e cash and not bre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ach the covena<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the revolv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing cred<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y for the fore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>see<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le fut<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure, be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g a per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>at lea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st 12 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s from the app<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rova<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The B<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ard th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eref<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ore con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sid<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s it ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iate fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _341\">the G</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>do<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pt the goi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng conce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rn bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is in prepa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng its<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> financial<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> statemen<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>New a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ccou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>opt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed by th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e fol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>low<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ew s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>da<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rds an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns for the firs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>tim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e for the annu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al rep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> comm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g 3 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il 2022: <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">Ame<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts to IAS 37: <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>O<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rous Co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts \u2013 Cost of Fulfil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _d\"></span><span class=\"ff1bb ls1 ws0\"> </span></span>a Con<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>tract. <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">Ame<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts to IFRS 3: Refere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he Con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cept<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ual Fra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mew<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k.</span> <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">Ame<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts to IAS 16: Prop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>, Pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t and Equip<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _d\"></span><span class=\"ff1bb ls1 ws0\"> </span></span>\u2013 Procee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds bef<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ore Inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed Use. <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">Ann<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>provem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>I<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>FR<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S Stan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>da<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rds 20<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-2020 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>Cycl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e:<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\"></span>Ame<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ndment<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s to IFRS 1<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> First-time Adoptio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of Internationa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l Financial<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> Reporting Standar<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ds, IFRS 9<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> Financial In<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>struments, IFR<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S 16 Lea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ses a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd I<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S 41 Agri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cult<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e adop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he sta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ards an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d interp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ret<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns lis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ove has not l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed to any ch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ges to t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s accou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ici<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es or h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> any othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r mater<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t on the fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al posi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n or per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>orm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce of th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>New acco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng sta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ard<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue but not yet effe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>and<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ard<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and inter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pret<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons that are in issu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e, but not yet<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> effe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tive<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, are liste<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d below<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ls8\">IFRS 17 In<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce Con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.</span> <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">Ame<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts to IAS 1: Clas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>si<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>L<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ies as Curre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span><span class=\"_ _341\">or N</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>C<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">Ame<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts to IAS 1 and IFRS Pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>St<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent 2: Disc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>losu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re </span>of Ac<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>counting<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> Policies. <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">Ame<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts to IAS 8: Defi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ccount<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing Es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ates<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.</span> <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">Ame<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts to IAS 12: Defe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d T<span class=\"_ _e\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x Rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated to Ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ets an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d </span>Li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s arisi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">Ame<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts to IFRS 10 and IA<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S 28: <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e or <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of </span>As<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts bet<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n an <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>I<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tor and its As<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>so<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te or <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>J<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt V<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e adop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he above st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dard<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and inter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons is not<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted to le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad to any ch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ges to t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s accou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ici<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> no<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r have <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ny other mate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t on the finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l posit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Alte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rna<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tive pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>for<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce mea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>In rep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al info<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p prese<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts alte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ative<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>asure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s (\u201cAPM<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s\u201d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>), wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ich are not defi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d or <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>sp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r the re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>irem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts of I<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>FRS<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p bel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ieves tha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t these AP<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>Ms<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, whic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>are not consi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red to be a subst<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>itu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te for<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>, or supe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or to, IFRS mea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, prov<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ide<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> stakehol<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ders wit<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>h addit<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ional helpful<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> informa<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>tion<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> on the pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce of the busi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Thes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e APMs are consi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ste<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt with how<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> the bu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ess pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>is pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ann<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d repo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hin th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al man<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt rep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the Bo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ard and E<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve Com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e. S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>om<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e mea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o use<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r the p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of setting r<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>muneration tar<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>gets<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e key <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>PMs tha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup use<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s inclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de: sa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les; li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ke<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or-l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ike sal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es grow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h; adju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ste<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng profit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>; adj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uste<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d ope<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g margin;<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t befo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re tax and ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>jus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g items; ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>jus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic ear<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gs pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re; net deb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t; net de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bt exclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>din<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g lease li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ili<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s; free ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh flow;<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> fre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e cash flow from op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns; cap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ndi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re; and retur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n on ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al emp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>loye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d. Eac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e APMs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, and oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ers use<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup, i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s set o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ut in t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>los<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y, inclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of ho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w they are ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lcul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d and how they can be recon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>led to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>a statu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> mea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sure w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>evan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Group rep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s some fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>anc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial mea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ima<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>I<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> sa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, on both a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d and const<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ant cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cy bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt curre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y basis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch is an <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>PM<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, retra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s the previo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> year re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>venu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es at t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he ave<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c exc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>han<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ates us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> in the cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rent fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al year. <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>T<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>his me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>asure is pres<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ente<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d as <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>a means<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> of eli<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>min<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng the effe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts of excha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>rate fluc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons on the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> year-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-ye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sult<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p makes cer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in adj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ust<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts to the statu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> mea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rder to d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>any of th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e APM<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up\u2019s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cy is to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de item<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s that are consid<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d sign<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ific<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d/or qua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m over th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e tota<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ife o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f the p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mme o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> are con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tent w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h item<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s that w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere tre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated as a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ust<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g in pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Group<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fini<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ust<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g items is consis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tent wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s. Adj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uste<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d result<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are consis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tent wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th how busi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s mea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly and p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rese<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to aid<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> comp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. On this basi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, the fol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>low<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ms<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> were i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ncl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ith<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>jus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ms fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r the 52-w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> 1 Apr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il 2023: <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ls8\">Net ch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>arg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>so<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ciate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e str<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ateg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ram<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span>to the review of the UK store est<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate. <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">Sig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fica<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt restr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r asso<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ciate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d costs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">ng f</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rom stra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>teg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y or <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>era<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es that are not cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>by the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of the norm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he bus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ine<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">Imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt charg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es and provi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns that are consi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span>sig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fica<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt in nature an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d/or <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>din<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g per<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">of th</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e busin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s. <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ls8\">Charg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d rever<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of prev<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>irm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span><span class=\"_ _341\">the w</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>off of ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ets an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er prop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y charg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es that are sig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fica<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt in nature an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d/or <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue. Im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>are<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uste<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d ope<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fit whe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re they rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate to store<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s not p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>revi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sly imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r do no<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s adj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ust<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tems p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y. <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ls8\">Adju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>stm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s to in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m M&amp;<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S B<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ank d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue to a p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rovis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span>reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>M<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>&amp;<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nk for the cost of provid<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g redres<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s to cus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tome<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs in resp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>pos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>si<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble mis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>el<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng of M&amp;<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S Bank<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> financial<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> products. <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">Amo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on of the ide<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d intan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s arisi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng as par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span><span class=\"_ _341\">of th</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e investm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent in Oc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o Retail Li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d. <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ls8\">Reme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>asu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of O<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>do Re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l Li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span>cont<span class=\"_ _d\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">ingent c</span><span class=\"_ _d\"></span>onsideration. <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">Dire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>at<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ibu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le gai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns and ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s result<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m </span><span class=\"_ _341\">the C</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ovi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-19 <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>pan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c. <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">Sig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fica<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt costs rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing to the acqui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>siti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on of Gis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t Limi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>1 <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">Net fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s incur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red in rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t Limi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted def<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span>and c<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ontingent c<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>onsideration.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>1 <span class=\"_ _20\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _1a\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s a resu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lt of the a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cqu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on of G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t Lim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d dur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e year, thes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ms hav<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e bee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g item<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s for th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e firs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t tim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Refe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r to note 5 f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or a su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y of t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ms<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. A sum<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y of th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mpa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ny<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s and t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s accou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ici<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> is give<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n below.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Acc<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ounting <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>convent<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l statem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts are draw<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n up <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>on the his<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ica<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l cost basis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> of accoun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g, exce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pt for cer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al ins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts (<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>inc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve inst<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts) <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d pla<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n asset<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of defin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fit pen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hich a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>asu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red at f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue at t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd of e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ach<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> rep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, as <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in the account<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s belo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Basis of<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> consolidation Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l statem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts inco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate the finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>M<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ks an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d Spe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p plc and all its sub<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sid<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de up to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d end date. Wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cess<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>, adju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>stm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al sta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>teme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ubsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ari<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>br<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e accou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ies use<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in line wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th thos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e used by the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Subsidiaries Su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ak<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gs are all enti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s (in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g spec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial pu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ose<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es) over wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ich t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he Co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>any has co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>trol i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s ach<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ieve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mpa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ny has t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ower o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ver th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>; is e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ose<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d, o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> has ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ght<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s to, <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le retur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s involveme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>;<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d has the abil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>use it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s power to affec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t its retur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ny reas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ses<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ses w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r or n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ot it co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ls a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d circu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mst<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ces in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cate th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re chan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s to on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e or mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> of thes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e three ele<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts of contro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>so<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on of a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns whe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the Comp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>any obta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ins cont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rol over the subs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>idi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d ceas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es whe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the Comp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>any loses cont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rol of the subsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y. Su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ak<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gs acqu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ired du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g the year are record<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> usi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e acq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d of a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ccoun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g and t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ult<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rom t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he da<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te of acq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e sepa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble net as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g prope<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y, <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ant and eq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uip<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d intan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, of the new<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cqu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>sub<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sid<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ki<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ngs are inco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated into the cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ida<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s on the basis of the fai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e as <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>at th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e effec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve date <span class=\"_ _341\">of contr</span><span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rcom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pany tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, bal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ces, an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d unrea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed gai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">on tr</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s bet<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>we<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up comp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ani<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es are eli<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>min<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">on </span><span class=\"_ _1\"></span>con<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>solidation.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>As<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sociates<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>An ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iate is an <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y over whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p has sign<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ific<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t infl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce and that is nei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ubsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y nor an inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rest in a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>joi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> vent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure. Si<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>can<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t influe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce is the powe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cip<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d ope<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cy de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cisi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons of the inves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tee but is not<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> cont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rol no<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r jo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>int co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l over th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ose p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ies<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e resu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ets<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d liab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>soc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iates are inco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated in thes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s usin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g the equi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y metho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d of account<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> eq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, an i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nvest<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt in a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iate is re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly in the cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ida<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted state<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l posit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion at cost and<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>jus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reaf<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s share of the profit or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> los<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d other com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>preh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sive in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>of the ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate. Wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s share o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f loss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es of a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>soc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iate e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xcee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s intere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> in th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>so<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ciate (w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ny long<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at, i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n sub<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, form par<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up\u2019s net inves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt in the ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iate), th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>scon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g its s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re of fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> los<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ses<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al lo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nly to the e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ten<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t that t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup has in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red leg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al or const<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive ob<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons or mad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> paym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts on beh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>of the ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate. Div<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds recei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ved or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> rece<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e from an asso<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ciate are reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sed as a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>red<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on in the carr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing amou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of the inv<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>stment<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>As<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>so<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ki<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s acqu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e year a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d usi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e eq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y met<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d of acco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r resu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lts a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rom t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he da<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te of acq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. On a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cqui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> inves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n an as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>so<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ciate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, any e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xcess o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f the cos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> inves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt ove<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up\u2019s sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>are of t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ifia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e asset<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and lia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ties of the inves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tee is recogn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d as go<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch is in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>yi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt of t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> inves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Any e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xces<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up\u2019s sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>are of t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _341\">of th</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e iden<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le asse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts and li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ili<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s over the cost of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> inves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, af<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r reas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ses<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, is re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ately in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">t or loss in the pe</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od in whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch the invest<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cqu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d. The<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hare of the net fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ifie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d inta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le asse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">is am</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d over the exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d usef<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ul econ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>om<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic lif<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ets<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e req<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f IA<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S 3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6 are ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>term<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t is ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cess<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y to reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ny imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt los<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct to t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nvest<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt in an <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate. Wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cess<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>, th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g amo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of the i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt (<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g go<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll) i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s teste<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d for im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent in accord<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ance wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th IA<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S 36 as <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a sin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gle as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set by comp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g its recover<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le amou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt (hi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er of value in use and f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss cos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts of d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>os<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al) w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ith i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>yi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en a Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p compa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ny <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th an <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>soc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iate of the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p, profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d losses resu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng from the tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ans<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th the ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iate are re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sed o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nly to th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nteres<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iate th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at are n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ot rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Revenu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Reven<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ris<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es sa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f go<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s to custo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ide t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p les<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s an a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ppro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iate d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d retur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>coun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd loy<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>che<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me vo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ers<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd is s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er sa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ax<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Reven<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue is re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce ob<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sfi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed and go<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to our f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>anc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>his<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e par<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r the c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>usto<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d the co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l of go<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _341\">is tr</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ans<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o the buye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>. On<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e sale<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are recogn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d whe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n items<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> are de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d, as this is whe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ob<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>have bee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n satis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Whe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re third<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>par<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y bran<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d goo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> are sold on a consig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he comm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion rece<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le <span class=\"_ _341\">is in</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>sta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tuto<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y revenu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>A righ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ot a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>man<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce obl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n and the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s requ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se reve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e net o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f esti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d retu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">A ref</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>und li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y and a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>cor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>resp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>din<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g asse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nvento<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> rep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rese<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ght to re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cover p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rod<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rom th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e cus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">are re</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cogn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s into a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gree<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ich e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ies to<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er the Mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ks &amp; Spe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r bra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd nam<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e for cer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ies an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d ope<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, such as M&amp;<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S Ban<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k and M&amp;<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S Energ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">ese co</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts gi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve rise to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>for<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d vari<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le cons<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ideration. Income<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> dep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>endent on<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> the performance of<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> the thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons is recog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en it is <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>hig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hly prob<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _341\">that a si</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ant revers<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al in the amo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>of inco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me recog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> not o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ccur, and p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rese<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nted a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Reven<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rom th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng of s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>upp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ices i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en a per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce obli<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Supplier income<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>In l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ice, t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p ente<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nto agre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th supp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o share the cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and ben<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts of promo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d volu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me grow<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ves in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m its<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> sup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs base<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on spe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c agree<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ace. Su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>come<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> rece<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed as a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on from cost of sal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es base<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on the ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>itl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent that has be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en ear<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d up t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o the bal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce shee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t date for eac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h releva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt supp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er agre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t. Mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>keti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng contr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> eq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uip<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt hire and oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er non<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>j<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>udg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, fixed rate sup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rges are not inc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed in the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up\u2019s defi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>of supp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> income<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ty<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pes of supp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ier in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p and the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d recogn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cies are:<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Pr<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>omotional<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> contribution<span class=\"_ _1\"></span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\"> Inclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>sup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r contri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns to </span>pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>moti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al give<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>aways an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gree<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d contr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ann<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l \u201cspend and<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> sav<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e\u201d activity.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>In<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>come i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d as a d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>edu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n to cost of s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es over t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> rele<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>van<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t prom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ona<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d. I<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ncom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e is c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alcu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nvoice<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _341\">at th</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e end of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed on act<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l sales or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> accord<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o fixed cont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ran<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s. Con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ear<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d, bu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t not invoice<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d, are accru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>at the end of the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> rele<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>van<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">t pe</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>B. Volume-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>based re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bates<span class=\"ff1bb ls20 ws20\"> Incl<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>udes an<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>nual g<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ro<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>wth incen<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>tives, </span>sea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>son<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al cont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and contr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ibu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hare eco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>no<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _341\">of sc</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ale resu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng from mov<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct sup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ply.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>An<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l grow<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>th in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tive<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lcu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d invo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ice<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d at the e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f the fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>anc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>, once ear<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d, ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sed on fixe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d perce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge grow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h targ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s agree<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d for each sup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r at <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he beg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he year. <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>T<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hey<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> are re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cogn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed as a re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n in cos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of sa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the ye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar to w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h they rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r volum<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed reba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tes are agree<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d with the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> sup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d spre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad ove<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r the re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lev<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ant s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on/contr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ich they rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate. Co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ibu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns ear<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d, but not invo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iced<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, are accr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d at th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d of th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e relev<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ant p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>col<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d supp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er inco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me at the bal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce shee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>date is cla<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ssi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l state<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>men<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts as foll<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ows:<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. T<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd ot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r paya<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"ff1bb\"> Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>jor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f inco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span>sup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs is n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nst a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s owe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to that s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>upp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup has the leg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ght and inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ffs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et thes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e bal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ces<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>B<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. T<span class=\"_ _e\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e and oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er rece<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"ff1bd\"> <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er inco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me that has be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span>ear<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d, bu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t not invoice<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d, at the bal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce shee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t date <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>is recog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d other rece<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les and pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ima<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ates to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>vo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lum<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> reb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ates that run up to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d end<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>In o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r to provi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de u<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ser<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e accou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h greate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rst<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>din<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s area, ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al bal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce she<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et disc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>losu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re is prov<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed in note 1<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>7 t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o the finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l state<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>M&amp;S Bank<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as an e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>omi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t in M<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>&amp;S B<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ich e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tle<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>a 50% share of the profit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>M&amp;<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S Ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nk af<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter app<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate cont<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>rac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tual deductions.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Dividends Fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nal di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>den<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds are record<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed in the fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al sta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>teme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od in whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch they are approve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he Com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pany<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>old<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ers<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vid<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re record<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ey are<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> appro<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ved and<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> paid. Gov<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ernment <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>grants<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>over<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent gra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>are recog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sed wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re is <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>reas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ona<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ance tha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t the grant<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s wil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l be recei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ved and that th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Group wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> comp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e cond<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>over<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ran<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red are recog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed in profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>or loss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, as a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>edu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n agai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, over t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ces<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y to match t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h the re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated cos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>over<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ran<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>come i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n note 3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Pensions Fun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d pens<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns are in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ace for the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up\u2019s UK emp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>loye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d som<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e over<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ploye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed ben<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t (\u201c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>D<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>B<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u201d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>) pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, the di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ffere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the fai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e asse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts and th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e prese<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> DB ob<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on is recog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed as an asset or lia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he state<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> of finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l posi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e DB <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ob<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion is ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alcu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> usi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng the proj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d unit credi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t meth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. An asse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n be <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, in th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e even<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of a pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n win<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up, th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>che<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ule<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s prov<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th an u<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ndi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ght to a ref<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d of<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> sur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>plu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s asse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, assu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>min<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tle<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s. In the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ord<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y cours<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>usi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>rus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s have <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o rig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hts to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> or chan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the ben<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts due to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. As a resu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lt, any net sur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>plu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he UK DB sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me is recog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed in fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ser<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ice cost of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>prov<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>idi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng retire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nefi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts to employe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> dur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e year, toget<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>her w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h the cos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ny cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ail<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, is cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o ope<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t in the year<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>no lon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ger in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s any ser<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ice cost or cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ail<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o the UK DB Pensi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Sc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me as t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he sc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me is c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lose<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ture a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ccru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e net interes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t cost on the net retirem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t ben<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efit as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>/l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lcul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lyin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g the discou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt rate, mea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d at <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng of the year<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>, to the net defi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d bene<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fit ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et/<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d is incl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed as a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>si<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le net amo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt in fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce inco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Rem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>urem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, bei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al gain<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and loss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>tog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h the di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ffere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n act<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l investm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>retu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rns an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d the retur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>by the net intere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st cost, are reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d imme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tely in other<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> comprehens<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ive inc<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ome.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Pay<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>men<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fine<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d contr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ibu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n retire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt ben<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efit sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es are<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d as <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se on an accrua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s basis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s on p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ens<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d the p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rsh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ip<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ks &amp; <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Sp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cer UK Pen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me, se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e notes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">11 and 12.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Intangible assets A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll <span class=\"ff1bb\">G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n rep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span>exce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss of t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sid<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of any n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>cont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roll<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t in th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e acq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e over t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ifia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e asset<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and lia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ties (<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>inc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing int<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ets) <span class=\"_ _341\">of th</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">e acqu</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d entit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y at the date of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the acq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>itio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Goo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dw<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l is reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d as an a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d for i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mpa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lly or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">as tr</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g event<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s occur<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>. Any <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent in valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e is <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d within<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> the inc<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ome stat<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ement.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>B. Acquired in<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>tangible assets<span class=\"ff1bd ls87 ws96\"> <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>Acquired <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>intangib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>assets incl<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>u<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de </span>tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rk<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s or <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>br<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ese ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ita<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>acq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uisi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n at cost and amo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed on a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>str<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ght-l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e basis over the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir esti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d useful<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> lives.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Acqu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d intan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>teste<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d for impa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt as <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>tri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g even<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ccur<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>. Any i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mpa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt in va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e is reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> income<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> statement. C. Soft<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ware intangibles<span class=\"_ _d\"></span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\"> Wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere comp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ute<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r sof<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re is <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>not an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span>inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of a re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tem of co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mpu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ard<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ware<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e sof<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>are<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> is treate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>as an inta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ngi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Cap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ita<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sed sof<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re costs inc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>irec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t cos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f go<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ods a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ice<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s wel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l as in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> payro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted cos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ploye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ho a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re dire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tly ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th the proj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t. Wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>confi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d cus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tomi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s as <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>par<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a clo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed sof<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>wa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ree<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>men<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t, a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s do<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es no<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t resu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lt in th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e creat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">of an ass</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up has contro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l over<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>, the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n these cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _341\">are e</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed so<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>are de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>velo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent cos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> str<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ght-l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e basis over the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d econo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c lives<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, nor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lly be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n three an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d five years<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Comp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uter sof<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> deve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt is h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>el<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d at cost le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ny reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sed i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> los<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">s. A</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ny impa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>irm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e is recogn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d with<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> income<span class=\"_ _d\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\"> statemen</span><span class=\"_ _1\"></span>t.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Propert<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>, plant and equipment Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s pol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y is to s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tate p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y, pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ant a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">at cost les</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s accumu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ciat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d any <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent lo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Prop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y is n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ot reva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d for a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ccou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g pu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ose<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> As<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts in t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>urs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on are h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>el<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d at cost l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ess a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ny reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent lo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Cos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rofe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ssi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al fe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, for qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>if<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g asset<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, bo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rrow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g costs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Lease<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld bui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ldi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ngs wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>miu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ms a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ngo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>erco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rn le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ase p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ayme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>subs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce purc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>has<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es and are there<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fore in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the build<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gs categ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>, pla<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt and equ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ip<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ciat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>is provi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rite off the cost of tang<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le non<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>current<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sets (including in<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>vestment properties<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>), le<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ss estimat<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> resi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es on a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ht<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne basi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s as <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lows: <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ls8\">Freeh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>old l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd \u2013 no<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ciate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span> <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ls8\">Bui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ldi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ngs \u2013 d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iated to t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir resi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e over th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r </span>est<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ima<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g eco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>no<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mic l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of 10<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>-50 ye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ars<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>  <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">Fix<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ures<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, fit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gs and eq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uip<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt \u2013 <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>thre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>25 year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, accord<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g </span><span class=\"_ _341\">to the est</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ima<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted econ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>om<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic lif<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>of the ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Resi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d use<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l eco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>no<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mic l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are rev<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iewe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ciat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n is cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>itio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns to, o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ciat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ets i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the ye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar of p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>urch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ase o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>spo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Any i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mpa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt in v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e, or rev<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ers<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al of a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ncom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Leasing Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es a ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ght-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>of-us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rres<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y at <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he date at <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ich a lease<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d asset is mad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e avail<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le for use<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> by the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p, except for sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t-ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m lease<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s (<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed as leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es with a leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m of 12 mon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ths o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r les<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s) and lea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ses o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f low-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>val<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ase<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ses th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e lea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se pay<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s as an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se on a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>aig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ht-li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is over the term of <span class=\"_ _341\">the l</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e liab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es are meas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>at the prese<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of the futu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e pay<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g any pay<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g to no<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e comp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Future leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e payme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s inclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de fixe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d payme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>subs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce fixe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d payme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, and va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ria<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e lease paym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s that<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">are ba</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>an ind<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ex or a rate, less any lease in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ives rece<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e liab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>so take into accou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt amo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s payab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> resi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ran<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tees a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>aym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s to exe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rcis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e opti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s to <span class=\"_ _341\">the e</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt that it is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>aso<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bly cer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n that such paym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s wil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l be ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de. T<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>aym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d at th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e rate im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it in t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ase<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> or, <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>that ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ot be readi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ete<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rmi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d, at an incre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>men<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l bo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rrow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g rate.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Rig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ht-of-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>use as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>mea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d init<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>at cost base<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on the va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue of the asso<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e liab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y, <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ste<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d for any <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>aym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de befo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re ince<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ptio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ini<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l dire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and an estim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate of the dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>man<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mova<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d resto<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s requ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ms<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">of th</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e lease<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p prese<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ght-o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f-us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e asset<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in \u201cprop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d equ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ip<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u201d i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nso<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>date<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">ial p</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>osi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent to initi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n, the lea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se lia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y is redu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ced for<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> paym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts mad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e and incre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ase<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>flec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rest on the leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y (<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>u<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g the effec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve intere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st meth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>). The rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d righ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of-<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>use a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et is d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated ove<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e term o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f the l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e or<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>, i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>, th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e use<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l eco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>no<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mic l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>if<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of the l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t. T<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ase te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e the per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>an ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n opti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on whe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re it is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>aso<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly cer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain tha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t the optio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n wil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l be exercis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere the leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e c<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _341\">a pu</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rchas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e optio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n, the as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set is wri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ten off over the usef<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ul lif<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en it is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>aso<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bly cer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in that the purch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ase op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n will<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">be e</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xerc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p remeas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ures the lea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se lia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y (and makes a cor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>resp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>din<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>jus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent to th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ght-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>of-us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">et) wh</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ever<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ls8\">The le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ase te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as ch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ang<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere is a ch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span>ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xerc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f a purch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e opti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, in w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e liab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y is reme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>asure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>revi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sed lea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> paym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g a revis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate. <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ls8\">The le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ase p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>aym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e to chan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in an i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ex o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r rate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span><span class=\"_ _341\">or a chan</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge in ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted paym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>der a guar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ante<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed resi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>in whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch case<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s the lease li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>asu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red by discount<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ing the r<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>evised lease pa<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>yme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts us<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ing the init<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l disc<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ount<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>rate (un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s the le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ase p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>aym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e is du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e to a cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">a float</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t rate, in whic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>rev<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed disco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt rate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">is us</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>). <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">A <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>cont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t is mod<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed and th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e mod<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on is not<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span>accou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>for as a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate lease<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch case the lea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se lia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> is reme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>asure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e revise<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d lease paym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s usin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g <span class=\"_ _341\">a revi</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sed dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt rate.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es for whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up is a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or are clas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>si<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d as <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce or op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g lease<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s. A lease is cla<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ssi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d as <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>a finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce lease if it tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s subst<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ant<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l the risk<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and reward<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ers<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hip to the les<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e, and cl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed as an <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g lease if it doe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>not<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Whe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s an in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>diate l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ess<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or, it accoun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e hea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d lea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d the sub<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se as two se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate contr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The sub<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se is clas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>si<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d as a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce or ope<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing lea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce to the righ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of-us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ris<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rom t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ead l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e from less<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ees un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce leases are reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> rece<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es at <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up\u2019s net invest<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt in the leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce lea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ncom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e is a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>llo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to accou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds so<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> as to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>flec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t a c<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c rate of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n on <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> inves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ase<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tal i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rom o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es <span class=\"_ _341\">is re</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cogn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>igh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e basis over the ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> rele<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>van<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">t leas</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh and cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>eq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uiv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s Ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh eq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>val<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>des s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>osit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ban<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ks an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d other fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>anc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial ins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tuti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h an <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ini<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l matur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">of th</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ree mon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ths or less<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, mon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ey marke<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t fund<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and credi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t card<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> paym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ved w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ith<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in 48 h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nk tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ans<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">d on the</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tle<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt date.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Inv<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>entories Inve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>a weigh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted aver<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e c<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ost ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sis and ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d at the lower of cost and net real<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e value<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Cost inc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es all dire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>itu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re and othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r attr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ut<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le costs inc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>urre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in brin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> inven<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ies to th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r pres<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l inve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ies<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> are fini<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>she<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d goo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Cer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain purc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>has<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>inve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ies may be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> sub<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>je<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct to cash flow hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ges for fore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n excha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sk<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The ini<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l cost of hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d inventor<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y is <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>jus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted by the asso<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ciate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> gai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n or loss tran<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sfe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d from the cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h flow <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge rese<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> (<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">\u201cbasis adjus</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tment<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u201d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>).<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Pro<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>visions Provi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns are recog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up has a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent ob<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> as a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a pas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t event, an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d it <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s proba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e that the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p wil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> req<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tle that ob<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Provis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns are measu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red at the be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st esti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mate of the exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ture req<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tle the ob<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> at th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d of the re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d, a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>coun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted to pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere the effe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>is mater<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Share-based payments Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p issue<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s equi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>led sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sed pay<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>men<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>cer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ploye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. A fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e for t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>led s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hare a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ward<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> mea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d at th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e date o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f gra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>easu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of ea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch awa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rd usi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e B<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ck-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>el w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iate.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of ea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch awa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rd is reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d as a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nse ove<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e vest<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g peri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od on a strai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ght-l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e basis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, af<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lowi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng for an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> est<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ima<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te of th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re awa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rds tha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll eve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly vest<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e level o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f vest<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g is revi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ewe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d at ea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch rep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rge is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>jus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>refle<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t actu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d estim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated leve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ls of vesti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Foreig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n currenci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l statem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts are prese<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ich is the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Company\u2019s functional curr<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ency<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e result<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ove<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eas subs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>idi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ies are tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d at <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he weig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hted<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> aver<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>of mont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hly excha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e rates for revenu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e and profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al pos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>itio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>over<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>sub<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sid<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d at yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d exc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>han<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ates<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e resu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xcha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ffere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ked into rese<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ves an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d repor<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ted in the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> cons<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>olidated<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> statement<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> of c<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>omprehensiv<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>e inc<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ome. On disposal <span class=\"_ _341\">of an over</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>seas sub<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sid<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y the rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated cumu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve trans<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ffere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s recogn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in reser<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>recl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ssi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rofit or loss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d are re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cogn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d as p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r los<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s on di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>osa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ans<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>om<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>inate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>orei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gn cu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es are t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d at the e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ang<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te at the d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate of th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ans<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cy<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>net<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and lia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ies he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld at <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he end of the repo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od are tran<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d at <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e closin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g bal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce shee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t rate. The<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> resu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ltin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nge g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n or los<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s is re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ith<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e income<span class=\"_ _d\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\"> statemen</span><span class=\"_ _1\"></span>t.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>axatio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e comp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ses cu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ax<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Tax is reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e sta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>teme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, exce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pt to th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at it re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>late<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s to item<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in ot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r comp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ens<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ncom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e or d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly in eq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y, in wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ich c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ase t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ax is re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> comp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sive i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r dire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tly in e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Provi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n is ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or u<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ncer<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>siti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en it i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le that the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re wil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l be a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>utu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re out<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>flow of fun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x aut<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y. The provis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alcu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated usi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng the sin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gle be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st esti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tcom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e is mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>kely tha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n not a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd a w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hted ave<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y in othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r circums<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nces<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The pos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on is review<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed on an on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>goi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>to ensure ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>prop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate provis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion is mad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e for each<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> kn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>own t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x ris<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ccou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nted for usi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>temp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y diffe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>proa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, and is <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e payab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le or recovera<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _341\">on te</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ora<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y diff<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nces be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the car<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>yi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng amo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>of asse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d liab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es in the state<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al posi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n and the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> cor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>resp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>din<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g tax bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es use<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he comp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ax<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d based on the ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted man<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r of real<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on or s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>arr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>yi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>plyi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng tax rate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and laws en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, or subst<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ant<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, at th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d of th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e rep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x liab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es are gen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed for al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l taxa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e tem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y diffe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ces<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Defe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d tax lia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>are recog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">for t</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ax<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le temp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ffere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s arisi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng on invest<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> sub<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sid<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iates an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>jo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>int ventu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, excep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> rever<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e temp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ffere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce can be cont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>led by the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>it is proba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble tha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t the diffe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce wil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>not rever<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se in <span class=\"_ _341\">the f</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ores<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le futu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re. In add<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, defer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x liab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es are not<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>temp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y diffe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ces that ari<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se from go<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ich is not ded<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble for ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x purp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>os<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x asse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts are recog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt that it is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rob<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le that ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fits wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll be avai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e agai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nst wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ich the de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ibl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e tem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y diffe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ces can be uti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The car<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g amou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of def<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ax a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts is re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wed a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t the e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd of e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ach re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">od a</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd redu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ced to the ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tent tha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>it is no longe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r proba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _341\">that s</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uffi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt tax<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le profit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s wil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l be avail<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>llo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w all or par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">of th</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">e ass</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e recovere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x asse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts and lia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ot recog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sed in resp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">of tem</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y diffe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ces that ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise on ini<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l recogn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on of asset<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d liab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es acqui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er tha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a bu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ess com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Financial inst<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ruments Fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l asse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts and li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up\u2019s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent of finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l posi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n whe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p becom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es a par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">to the contr</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al prov<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons of the inst<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt. Fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l asse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> are ini<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lly clas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>si<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d as <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e throu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gh profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t and loss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, fai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r value<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> thr<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ough o<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ther c<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>omprehensive<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> income or<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> amor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tised c<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ost de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing on the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>usi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss mod<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>el fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>man<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set and it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s cash flow chara<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ist<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s. Fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l asse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> that are he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld for colle<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al cash flows<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, whe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re thos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h flows repres<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent so<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lely paym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l and intere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, are mea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d at am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed cos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e tabl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e below set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s out the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up\u2019s accoun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g clas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>si<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fica<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n <span class=\"_ _341\">of ea</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch clas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of its finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l asse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts and li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s:<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Note<span class=\"_ _16b\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">Measurement<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Financ<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ial <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>assets:<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r investments<span class=\"_ _21b\"> </span><span class=\"ls66 ws76\">16<span class=\"_ _23\"> </span><span class=\"lsb2 ws6c\">FV<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>TPL<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Loa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns to rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d par<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _db\"> </span><span class=\"ls2c ws2c\">17<span class=\"_ _13b\"> </span><span class=\"ls1c ws2\">Amor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tised<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> cost<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e receiv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les<span class=\"_ _58\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls2c ws2c\">17<span class=\"_ _26\"> </span><span class=\"ls1c ws2\">Amor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tised c<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ost<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e recei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les<span class=\"_ _c1\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls2c ws2c\">17<span class=\"_ _13b\"> </span><span class=\"ls1c ws2\">Amor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tised c<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ost<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Ot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>rece<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _7a\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls2c ws2c\">17<span class=\"_ _26\"> </span><span class=\"ls1c ws2\">A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mortised co<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Cash and cash equivalents<span class=\"_ _99\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f ws7f\">18<span class=\"_ _23\"> </span><span class=\"ls1c ws2\">Amor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tised<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> cost<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Derivativ<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e financ<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ial in<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>struments<span class=\"_ _19\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb lsd5 wse8\">21<span class=\"_ _26\"> </span><span class=\"lsb2 ws6c\">F<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>V<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>TPL<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Financial<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> liabili<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ties:<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Bo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rrow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gs a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd ove<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rdra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _99\"> </span><span class=\"ls82 wse\">20<span class=\"_ _160\"> </span><span class=\"ls1c ws2\">Amor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tised c<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ost<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e payab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les<span class=\"_ _f1\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls72 ws4c\">19<span class=\"_ _23\"> </span><span class=\"ls1c ws2\">Amor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tised<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> co<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Ot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>paya<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _4f\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls72 ws4c\">19<span class=\"_ _23\"> </span><span class=\"ls1c ws2\">Amortised co<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Contingen<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>t c<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>onsideration<span class=\"_ _b6\"> </span><span class=\"ls72 ws4c\">19<span class=\"_ _23\"> </span><span class=\"lsb2 ws6c\">F<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>V<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>TPL<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Accr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _ab\"> </span><span class=\"ls72 ws4c\">19<span class=\"_ _10c\"> </span><span class=\"ls1c ws2\">Amor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tised c<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ost<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Lease<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> liabilities<span class=\"_ _21c\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls82 wse\">20<span class=\"_ _160\"> </span><span class=\"ls1c ws2\">A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mortised co<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Derivativ<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e financ<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ial in<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>struments<span class=\"_ _19\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb lsd5 wse8\">21<span class=\"_ _26\"> </span><span class=\"lsb2 ws6c\">F<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>V<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>TPL<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>1 <span class=\"_ _20\"> </span> Fair va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e thro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ug<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fit or los<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r recei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"ff1bd\"> T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de rece<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es are recorde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d </span>ini<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lly at <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n pri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce and subs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>equ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tly measu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red at am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, exce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pt th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ose w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch, d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue to f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>to<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ran<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n a \u201ch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>old to co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lle<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll\u201d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> bus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">ess m</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>el an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d are <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>mea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d at <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e throu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gh othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r comp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sive in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>come (<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u201c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>F<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>VO<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>CI<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u201d<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>). T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de recei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s measu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">at am</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d cost are <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>at nomi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>les<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s an <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lowa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">for a</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ny doubt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>u<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lowa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce for do<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ubt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ul de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bts is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d base<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on of losse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">ut re</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gard to whet<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>her an imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt tri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er hap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _341\">or n</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">ot (an \u201cexp</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d credi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>los<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s\u201d mod<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>el).<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>B<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"ff1bd\"> Oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s c<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ist of loan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s </span>rece<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e, ventu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re capi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l investm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and sho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t-term<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> inves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th a mat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y date o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re tha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n 90 d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ays<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s that do not meet the cri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ia for bei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng mea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d at am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d cost are <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d at <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r value thro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ug<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h profit or loss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> (<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u201c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>F<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>V<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>TPL<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u201d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>) w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ith g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d loss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rom ch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ges i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e inco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r the p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> C<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Cla<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on of fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and eq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"ff1bb ls20 ws20\"> Financial </span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and equ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y inst<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts are cla<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ssi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d accordi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> sub<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce of the contr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l arr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts ente<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red into. An equ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ume<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt is a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ny cont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at ev<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ence<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s a resi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>teres<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t in th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up af<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>duc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts lia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ties<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> D.<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> Bank borro<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ings<span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\"> <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>In<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>teres<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng ban<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k loans an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>overd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>raf<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ts are<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span>ini<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lly re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>corde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d at f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e, w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch eq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ls t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s recei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ved<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> net of dire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sue cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ey are subse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>el<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d at <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mor<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rges<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, incl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>udi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>miu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ms payab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le on set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tle<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> or re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mpt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ssu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, are acco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d for u<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> effe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tive inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t rate metho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d and are add<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed to, or dedu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted from<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> the carr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing amou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of the instrume<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt. E<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Lo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>otes<span class=\"ff1bb\"> L<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ong<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m loa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns are i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lly mea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d at f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span>net of dire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sue cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and are subse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tly <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld at <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. If th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e loa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n is d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>esi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gna<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted in a f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ip, th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g val<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue of t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he lo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an is a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ste<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d for f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s or los<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s at<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ibu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sk bei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. F<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>. Trad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e paya<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"ff1bd ws13\"> T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de payab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>are record<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>itia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lly at fair va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d subse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d at <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Gen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>, this<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> resu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lts i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>omi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l val<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Equi<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ty instruments<span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\"> Equit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y ins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ume<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s issu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up are<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\"></span>reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d at the co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ved<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l instr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>um<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dgi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tiv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ily us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es cros<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>renc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d for<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>wa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rd fore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n curren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y c<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge its ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o fluct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>teres<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t rate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d fore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n exch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ates<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ese i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nst<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>men<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">are in</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sed at fai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e on <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de date and are<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> sub<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>seq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntly reme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>asu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red at their f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air val<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue at the end of the rep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e resu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ltin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g gai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">or los</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s is dep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>end<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t on <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er the de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve is <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>des<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">a he</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing ins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>um<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent and th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>nat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m bein<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p desig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s c<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ves as eith<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">A <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge of a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hly proba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble fore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n or <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e </span><span class=\"_ _341\">in th</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e cash flows of a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et or liab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y (<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>a cash flow hedge<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>); or <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ls8\">A hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge of t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>osu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re to chan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f </span><span class=\"_ _341\">a reco</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d asset or lia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y (<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a fai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge). At th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cepti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on of a h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ip, th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d the h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m are do<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nted<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, alo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ith t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isk<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> man<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent ob<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>je<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ives an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d strate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gy for un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ki<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng var<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e trans<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d prosp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve effec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ven<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>est<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g is pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fe of th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hip, p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rosp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> effe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tive<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss test<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing is per<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re that the inst<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rum<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t rem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s an <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ffe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>of the tran<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n. Cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue of der<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tive fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial ins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ume<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s that do not qual<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>if<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y for he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e accou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng are re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sed i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e inco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">they a</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h flow hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"ff1bb ws0\"> Cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es in th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tive<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span>fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial ins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>um<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s that are desig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d and effe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive as hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ges<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> of fut<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure cash flows are recog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed in othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r comp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rehe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>come<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ele<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he ch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ang<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ates to<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> the fore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n curre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y basis spre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad is recog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed in the cost of he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve, w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ith t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dgi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng rese<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve and any ine<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ffec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve por<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n is reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d imme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ately in the incom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e state<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> If the fir<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mitm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t or <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>fore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st tran<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>that is the sub<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>je<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> of a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ash flow hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge resu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lts in the reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a no<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et or liab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y, <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, at <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he time the ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et or liab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> the a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s or los<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s on th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at ha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d prev<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>usly<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r compre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve incom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e and accu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in the cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h flow <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge rese<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve are remove<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d direc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rom equ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d inclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he ini<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l measu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent of the ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et or liab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y. <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>I<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f the he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed item is tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the forei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gn cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cy basi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s spre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad is recl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed to profit or loss whe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d item affe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t or loss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>If the he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed item is time<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, then the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t accumu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted in the cost of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing rese<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve is recl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> to profit or loss on a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>yste<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic and rati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al basi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ose<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> recl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ssi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d amou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts are reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rofi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t or <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oss in the sam<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne as the hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d item. If the he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed item is a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l item,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e amo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ccum<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e cost o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dgi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ser<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ve is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> rem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oved d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>irec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly from e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ini<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e recog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed no<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l item<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es tha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t do no<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t resu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lt in th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cogn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on of a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r a li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>, amou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red in the cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>flow hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge rese<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve are<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>come s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt in t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od in w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> the he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed item<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s affec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t net profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t or <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>los<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>B<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Fair valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"ff1bb ws0\"> Cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es in t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of a d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tive<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span>ins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ume<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>esi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gna<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted in a f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>come s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m is a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ste<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d for ch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ges i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue at<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he ris<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k bein<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d with the cor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>resp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>din<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g entry in t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>he inc<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ome statemen<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>t. Cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es in the fai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r value of der<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ativ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>anc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial ins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>um<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s that <span class=\"_ _341\">do n</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ot qual<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>if<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y for hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge accou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng are recogn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed in the incom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s they a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> C. Discont<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>inuance<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> of hedge<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> accou<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>nting<span class=\"_ _d\"></span><span class=\"ff1bb ls8 ws0\"> H<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e accou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span>dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>inu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en the he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e relat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nshi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p no long<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er qua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fies for<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e accou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nstr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>um<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, is so<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld, te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r exe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rcis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, or w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n occu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce of t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>fore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o long<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er hig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hly proba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e. The Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nno<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t volu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nate a h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>shi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en a cash flow hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge is disco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d, any cumu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tive gai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n or los<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>on the he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dgi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng ins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ume<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt accum<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h flow he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e rese<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve is re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y unt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> occu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Subs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt chan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ges in the fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e are recogn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in the income<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> statement. If<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> a hedged transaction<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> is no l<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>onger expected to occu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>, th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t cumu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve gai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n or lo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss acc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>umu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ash<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> flow hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge rese<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve is tran<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sfe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e incom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e state<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt for<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">the p</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en a fai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>is disco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nue<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the fair va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>jus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> to the c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>yi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt of t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d item a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed ris<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed to the incom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e state<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt base<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on <span class=\"_ _341\">the re</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lcu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted effe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rest rate at that date.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s not u<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ives to h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t transl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ation ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>posures.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Reserves<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e follow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g desc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es the nat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure and pur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ose of each reser<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> within <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>equit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y:<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Share<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> premium accou<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>nt<span class=\"ff1bb ls8 ws0\"> Procee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ved i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n exces<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span>no<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>min<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ares i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ssu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of any tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ans<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on cos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>B<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Capi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l red<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on rese<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve<span class=\"ff1bb ws0\"> A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rom s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hare<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n red<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ptio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n or re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rchas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sue<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ares<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>C<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng rese<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve<span class=\"ff1bb ws0\"> Cu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tive g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d loss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es on h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span>ins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ume<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s dee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>effe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tiv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>in cash flow he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>D. Cos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"ff1bb\"> Cu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es on t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span>exc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rom th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt tha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ates<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">to cha</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the fore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n curre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y basis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>E<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve<span class=\"ff1bb ws0\"> O<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>igi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lly create<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d as p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l </span>rest<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>that too<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k pla<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>20<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>02. <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>It repre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts the di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ffere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the nom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e share<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s issu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed pri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> red<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he Com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pany (b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng the car<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue of the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> inves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n Mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ks a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cer p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lc) and th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>are ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hare<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>miu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d cap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mpti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ser<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ve of M<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ark<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r plc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> at th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e date of t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ans<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>F<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>. For<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gn exch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve<span class=\"ff1bb ws0\"> G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d los<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ses a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span>retr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ans<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g the n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts of ove<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eas o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s into s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. R<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>etained earnings<span class=\"ff1bb ls8 ws0\"> Al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et ga<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ins a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd lo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d </span>tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ith ow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs (e.g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nds) not re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sew<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Critical<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> accounting<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> judgments and k<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ey sour<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ces<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> of estimation uncertainty Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e prepa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion of conso<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>date<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l state<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts req<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _341\">the G</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ake esti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and jud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s that affec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ici<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d rep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Cri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al ju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dgm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts repre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t key <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns mad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ana<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> in the app<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up accoun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g pol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ici<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Whe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re a sig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fica<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt ris<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ater<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lly diffe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rent outco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s exis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o management assumptions<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r sour<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ces of estima<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>tion uncer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tainty<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s will rep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rese<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>key so<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>urce of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>. Es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ates<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d judg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts are conti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lly evalu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d are <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> hist<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>orical experience<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> and other factors,<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> including expectations <span class=\"_ _341\">of f</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>utu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re events that are be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eved to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>be reas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ona<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e unde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> circu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mst<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ces<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Act<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ual resu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lts may diff<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er from the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se esti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e estim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ates whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch have a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>si<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ific<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sk of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>cau<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ater<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>jus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he car<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ets an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s with<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> the ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t 1<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>2 month<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d below. Critical<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> accounting<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> judgments<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Adjusting items<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e direc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s bel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ieve that th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>jus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t and ear<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gs pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>asure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s prov<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>diti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al u<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sef<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ul i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nfo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n to sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>old<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s on <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ance of the busi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Thes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e measu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> are consi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ste<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt with how bus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ine<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce is meas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>by the Bo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ard and E<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve Comm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fore ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x and adju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng item<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s measu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ot a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d profit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> mea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sure un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r IFRS and may not be dire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ara<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e with<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>jus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t measu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res use<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>comp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ies<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> cl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on of adju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng item<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s requi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res sign<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt mana<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dgm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t af<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e nat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f a tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s defin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons of adj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ust<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ms are outl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ine<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n both the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up accoun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g pol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ici<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es and the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>loss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y. <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>T<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fini<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns have bee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n appl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d consi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sten<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tly year on <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>year.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Note 5 p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rovi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s on cu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>jus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g item<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">d the</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir adh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cy. UK de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fine<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d ben<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t pens<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion sur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere a surp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lus on a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d ben<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efit sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e aris<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the righ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">of th</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e T<span class=\"_ _e\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>to prevent the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup obt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ref<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> sur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>plu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>utu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re are con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sid<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cess<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y to rest<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lus th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at is re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cogn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e UK defin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fit sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me is in surp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lus at 1 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il 2023<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>llow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ult<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nal a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ers<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tors h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ave ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dgm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t that t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eet t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> recove<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y on the basi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s that par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>agr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h 1<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">(b) of IFRI</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>C 14 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd of surp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lus assu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng the gra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of the sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e liab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es over time unt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il all me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>have lef<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e, and a surp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lus of \u00a3<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>82.0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m has be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">en re</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cogn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>As<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>cont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rol over Oc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ado Ret<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ail Li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e direc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s have <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ess<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed that th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup has sig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fica<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> infl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce over Oca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>do Reta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il Lim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d and has there<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fore accou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nted<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> for t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he inve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>stm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t as an a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sso<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate (see no<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te 29). Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ssm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed on the cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rent ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ght<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s held by <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the resp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ers<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d req<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s jud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ses<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ese r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e rig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ht<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e deter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve rig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hts cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>O<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>do Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up plc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, af<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r agre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ute re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>utio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ced<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ures<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on to th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>prova<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the Oc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o Retai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l Limi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted busi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an and bu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d the a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mova<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l of O<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>do Ret<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l Lim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d\u2019s Ch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ief<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> E<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve Office<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>. Any fut<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure chan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se rig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hts req<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s a reas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ses<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f contro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d cou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld resu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lt in a ch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> of the invest<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt from ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>j<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t venture<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, subsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">or </span><span class=\"_ _1\"></span>inv<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>estment.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>min<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g the lease ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p deter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>min<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es the leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e term as the non<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ance<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">m of the lease</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, toget<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r with any per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds covered by an <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> to ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ten<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d the lease if it is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>aso<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly cer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e exerci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d, or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">any p</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds covered by <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>an opti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>min<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate the lease if it is reas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ona<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bly cer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in not to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>be exe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rcis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p has severa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l lease cont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s for lan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d and bui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ldi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ngs that<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ex<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tens<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n and te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n opt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s. T<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s ju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dgm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>in eval<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er it is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>aso<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bly cer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in whe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r or not to e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xerci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n to rene<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w or te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rmi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nate t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ase<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Tha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t is, i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ers a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>leva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s that c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reate an e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>om<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tive f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> it to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xerc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise eit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r the renew<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al or term<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n, inc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: wheth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re are signi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ant pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ltie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rmi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nate (or <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>not ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>); wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> any leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rovem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted to have <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a sig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ant<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> rem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e; hi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sto<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ric<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e dur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>; the i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce of the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rlyi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s ope<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">s; and th</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e costs an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d bus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ess dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on requ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>to repl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ace the leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Mos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t renew<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds covered by termi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion opt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d as pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ase te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r lea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ses of l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> bu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ild<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>yp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>exe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ses it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s optio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w (<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r doe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s not exe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rcis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e its opti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>inate) for thes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e lease<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>use the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll be a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>sig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fica<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt neg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve effec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t on tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>din<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g if <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>a repl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ace<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y is <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>not rea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dily avail<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e lease term is reas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ses<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d if <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a sig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ant event or a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>sig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fica<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ircum<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ance<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s occur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ich affe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts the ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of reas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ona<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e cer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y, <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r exa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le if <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>a store is <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>enti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> clos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed as par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of the UK store esta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te strate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c progr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>min<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g whet<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r forec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t purch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ase<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are high<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rob<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>os<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>orei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gn cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cy ris<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, most sig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntly to the U<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>do<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar as a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ourc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing Clot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g &amp; <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>H<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>om<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e prod<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m Asia wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ich are pai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>for pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>do<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>min<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ant<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n US dol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ars<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>osure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s usi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ard fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gn ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>chan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> cont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e accou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng is a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> of IFRS 9 are met, whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch inc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e that a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t trans<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on mus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t be \u201ch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hly proba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u201d.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d ju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dgm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t in as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ses<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>si<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>het<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r fore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> pu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rchas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es are \u201chi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ghly prob<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le\u201d. In <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ak<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g this asse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt, the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup has cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ide<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>mos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t recent bu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ets an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d pla<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s pol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y is a \u201c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ayere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d\u201d h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>trate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gy w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly a sma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> fr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on of t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>urch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ase re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>irem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts is i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lly he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th incre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ges laye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red on over tim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e as <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he buy<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d for t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hat s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>easo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ach<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eref<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ore as ce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>int<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ncre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ase<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s over th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>urch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ase<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s. A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s a res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ult of t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>his p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ress<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> str<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gy, a reduc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>upp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly pi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne of i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nvento<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y do<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> imm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>diate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>lea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ove<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g and the dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on of \u201ch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hly proba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u201d. <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>I<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f the forec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns were no long<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted to o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ccur, any accumu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n or los<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s on th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g ins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ume<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s would be imm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed to profit or loss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>K<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ey<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> sources<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> of estimation<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> uncertainty<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Cl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ima<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te chan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>In prep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g the conso<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>date<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l statem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p <span class=\"_ _341\">has co</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red the imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of clima<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te chang<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e, par<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>in the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> conte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e TCFD di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sclos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ures s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t on p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es 4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4 to 55 and th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ust<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y targ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ets<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g fixed ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> rep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e is ph<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ase<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d ove<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r sever<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al ye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>refo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re any ch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ang<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>irem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>so<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ith cl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e wou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld not h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ave a mate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n any gi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ven y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ear. The<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o be incur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>in conn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s comm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>itm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts are inclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d with<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up\u2019s bu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t and<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> thre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-ye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch have bee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>use<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>upp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t the impa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt revi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ews of non<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt asse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts and th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>go<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n and viab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s. Fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iscl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>osure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n to the i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mpa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of cli<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mate cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e on <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ess<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of intan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y, pla<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d eq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uip<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt are i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n note<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s 14 and 15<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Gi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ven the id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed ris<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ks are exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e prese<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt in the med<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ium<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> to lon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m, th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mate ch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ang<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e on t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od and vi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup over the ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t three year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>be mate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ria<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l and is there<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fore not cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>cl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed as a key so<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>urce of es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cer<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y. UK sto<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re est<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>amm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>u<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ak<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>si<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ant str<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gic pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>amm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e to revi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ew its UK store est<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate, resu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ltin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g in a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et charg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u00a351.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a3161.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4m) in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the year. <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>A sig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fica<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt level of esti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on has be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> use<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne the cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rges to be <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he year. <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>T<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> mos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t sign<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>can<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t judg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt that impa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts the cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rge is that the store<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s ide<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed as par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of the prog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e are <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ore li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>kely than not<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> to close. Fur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er sig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fica<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt closu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re c<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt charg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> may be record<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed in fut<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure years<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, dep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng on dec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns mad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>out fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er store closu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res and the su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ccess<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l del<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y of the transforma<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>tion programme.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere a store closure has be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en ann<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d, the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re is <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>a reduce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d level<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> of esti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on unce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>aint<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y as the pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e act<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> take<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n over a s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ore im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate tim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ef<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me. Fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> sig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fica<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt esti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y aris<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es in respe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>of deter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> the recove<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts and th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e incu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _341\">as pa</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of the progr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me. Si<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>can<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t assum<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons have bee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> made inc<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>luding:  <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">Reass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of the usef<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ul li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ves of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>store fix<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ets an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d </span>closu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re date<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s. <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">Esti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion in resp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of the exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d shor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>-te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span>va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">lue i</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>use<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, inclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng assu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mpt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns with reg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ard to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">of tr</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>adi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng as wel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l as <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ges to futu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re sale<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, gros<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s margin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">d op</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g costs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">Esti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion of the sal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e procee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds for fre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>old sto<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch is </span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent up<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on loc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c fac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>to<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>tim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>of like<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d futu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re chang<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he UK reta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il prop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y marke<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t valuat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>  <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">Esti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion of the valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on paym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s requ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>for<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span>leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>old sto<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re exit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, which is dep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt on a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>um<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>to<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g the ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tent of mod<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e store, th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ms of the l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e agre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t, an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f the p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ump<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ike<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly to have a mater<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re closu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">re date</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and chan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ges to futu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re sale<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s. Se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e notes 5 <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d 1<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">for f</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ur<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r deta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent of prop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y, <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt and equ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ip<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Prop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y, pla<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d eq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uip<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt are re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wed f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>irm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t if<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> even<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts or c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>han<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in ci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rcums<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nces i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ica<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te that t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>arr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>yi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t may <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ot be recover<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le. Wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en a review for imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt is con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>duc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d, the recove<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>is dete<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rmi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d base<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on the hi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ghe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r of va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e and f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ess co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sts to s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>el<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. 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S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e note 15 fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s on t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sum<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ptio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> and asso<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ciated sensitiv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ities.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Post<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>-retir<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ement <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>benefits<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e deter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>min<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on of pens<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion net inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t incom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e and the defi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fit obl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on of the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s defin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fit pen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s on th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on of ce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mpti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>coun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t rate, infl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on rate and mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>rate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s. Di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ffere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s aris<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m act<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ual ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ces or fut<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure chan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>in assu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mpt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns wil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l be refle<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted in subse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iod<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e fair va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue of unqu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ote<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d inves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n tota<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts is e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>era<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e estim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ates provi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he mana<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r of the i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nvest<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt or f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d. S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e note 11 for f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ur<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s on th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>han<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e key ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ump<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ates<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Rem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>O<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>do cont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt consi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Conting<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent consider<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ation, resulting from the investme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt in Ocado<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Reta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il L<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>imi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, is re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d at f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e at ea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch rep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g date<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e fair va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue of the contin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt consi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion has be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> usi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng the ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted pres<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent val<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue techn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue and is bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed on pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y wei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ghti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng pos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le scen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ios and ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>plyi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>prop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate disco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt rate to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>refle<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t the timin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he pos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> paym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t. The G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup has cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ios refle<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rent m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ket un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y, taki<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nto accou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt O<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>do Ret<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l Li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d\u2019s m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ost re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cent t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>din<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g up<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>date i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n Ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rch 2023<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as dete<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>\u00a364<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7m <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r: \u00a3172.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6m). See no<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>21 for f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>",
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Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dres<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mpa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ny<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s regi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ste<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> offi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>is Watersi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de Ho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>use<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, 35 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>N<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h Whar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>f Road<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, Londo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n W2 1NW, United<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> Kingdom.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e prin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cip<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ies of the Com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pany and it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s subsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es (the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> \u201cG<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up\u201d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>) a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ture of t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re as a Clo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> &amp; Ho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd Fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d reta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ile<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ese fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are prese<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nted in ster<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>so<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> the C<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>om<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pany<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al cu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y, and are ro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to the n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eare<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> hun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d tho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d. 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   "value": "Basi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of preparati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l statem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts have bee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n prepa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red for the 52 <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>wee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ks<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d 1 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il 2023 (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: 52 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>we<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ek<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s end<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed 2 Apr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il 2022) <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n accord<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce with UK-a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>do<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d Inter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al Accoun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g Stan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dard<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h the re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts of t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he C<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>omp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ies A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct 20<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6 as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s repor<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er thos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e stan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>da<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rds<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rk<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cer S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h Li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d Pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ers<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hip h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ken<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">an e</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ptio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h 7 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f the Par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>shi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p (Account<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s) Reg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons 20<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8 fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m the re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt to pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pare a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>el<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, in accord<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce with the Com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s Act<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l statem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts have bee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n prepa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red on a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>go<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. In <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>do<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng the goi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cern ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the Boa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rd has cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the bu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ess ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s as <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et out on pag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es 1<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>2 t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o 27<span class=\"_ _e\"></span>, the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial pos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on of the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p, its cash flows<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, liq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y pos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on and<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> bo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rrow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g faci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s as <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et out in the Fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>anc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial Revi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ew on pag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es 35 to 4<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>1, the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al ris<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>man<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent ob<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>je<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ives an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sures to liqu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y and oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al ris<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ks as set out in note 2<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d the p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l ris<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ks a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cer<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es as s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t on p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es 58<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">to 65.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p c<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>inu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al posi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n prov<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>idi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng it with su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ffici<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent acces<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iqu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y, <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gh a comb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h and commi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eet it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s nee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds in the s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>diu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m. A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t 1 Ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 2023<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p ha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d avai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e liqu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>\u00a31,9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>42.9m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a32,072.9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m), compr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h eq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uiv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ale<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of \u00a31,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>06<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _e\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, an u<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ndr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>aw<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n comm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> syn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d bank revolvi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng cred<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y (<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u201c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>RCF<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u201d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>) of \u00a3850.0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m (<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et to mat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure in J<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e 2026), a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>awn u<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mmi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>aci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s amounting t<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>o \u00a325.0m.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> In De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cemb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r 20<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2, the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up succes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sf<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed its RCF<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>, whic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h now ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res in June 2026. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y cont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l covenan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g the ratio of earn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gs befo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re interes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t, ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, depre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n and<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>; to net i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nteres<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ciat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n on ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ght-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>of-us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s unde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r IFRS 16<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The covenan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d bian<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lly. In ado<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng the go<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the Boa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rd has ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s cash flow forec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch incor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>a lates<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t est<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ima<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te of th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ong<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rent m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ket con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d inclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>num<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sum<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ptio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, inclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng sal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es grow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h and custo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mer be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hav<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>. Wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ile tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng conti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e stro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, in formi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tloo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k on the futu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>man<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> the B<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rd con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sid<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d a var<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y of do<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es tha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ght<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce, su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch as a s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ust<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>om<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cess<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n ina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y for the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xecu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te the tran<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sfo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n pla<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r these l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atest fore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup is able to ope<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rate wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ut<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> the ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed to draw on its avail<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es and wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ut tak<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g any sup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, such a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s red<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>itu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re and othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r discret<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y spen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e forec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>flows<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>so in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate that the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up wil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l comp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l releva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt bank<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> covena<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s duri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng the fore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d, be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g at <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast 12 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ths<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m the approv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al of the finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l state<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Board has mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>seve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re, but pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>au<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le, dow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de scen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is down<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sid<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e scena<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o assum<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es that<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">The<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re wil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>be a per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>omi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c recess<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he UK in 2023/24, </span>resu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ltin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g in a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ecl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>sa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les of 2.0 \u2013 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>2.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5% and a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ine in gross<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t margi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.5 \u2013 1.0% acro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss both Fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Clot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g &amp; Ho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me bus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ine<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss uni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">A <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>el<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ay in tran<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sfo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n ben<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s result<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in incre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l sales<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span>ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ans<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>for<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ini<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng by <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>.5%<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, 15% <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> 30<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>% respe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tive<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>acros<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s the thre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d across al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>thre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> bus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ess uni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>  <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ls1c ws2\">In<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> addition,<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> Ocado Re<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>tail Lim<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ited<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>periences<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> limited cu<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>stomer </span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>man<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d, w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h no vo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lum<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e grow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n 2023/24 an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d volu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> rem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing sub<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed in 202<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>4/25 and 2025<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>/26<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Even und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er this seve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re, but pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>au<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le, dow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de sce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io, th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup wou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld contin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>have suffi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt liq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uid<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y and he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>adro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>om on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s exis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g fac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ili<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es and aga<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t the RCF <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial coven<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ant for the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> fore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d. A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ltho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ug<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h, s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch a sce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rio a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se, t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re is a ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>of miti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons that cou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld be taken to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>red<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uce the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Give<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n curre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt trad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g and exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns for the bus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ine<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> the Bo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ard consi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs that thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s downs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e scena<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rio refle<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts a pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>au<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le, bu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t remote, ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tcome for the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>In add<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, reverse st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ress test<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing has be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e mod<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>el<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">to dete</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ine th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e decl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es that the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up could abs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>b be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fore ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hau<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>to<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tal li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>. Such a scena<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o, an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">d the se</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>que<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce of event<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s whic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h c<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld lead to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t, are consi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">to be ex</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly remote.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>As a re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t, th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e B<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oard e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up to have a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate reso<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>urces to contin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue in ope<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, mee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t its liab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es as they fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e, retai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n suffici<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>avai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e cash and not bre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ach the covena<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the revolv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing cred<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y for the fore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>see<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le fut<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure, be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g a per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>at lea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st 12 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s from the app<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rova<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The B<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ard th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eref<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ore con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sid<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s it ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iate fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _341\">the G</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>do<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pt the goi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng conce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rn bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is in prepa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng its<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> financial<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> statemen<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfBasisOfPreparationOfFinancialStatementsExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:213800EJP14A79ZG1X44",
    "period": "2022-04-03T00:00:00/2023-04-02T00:00:00"
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  },
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   "value": "The financial statements have been prepared for the 52 weeks ended 1 April 2023 (last year: 52 weeks ended 2 April 2022) in accordance with UK-adopted International Accounting Standards and with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 as applicable to companies reporting under those standards. ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:StatementOfIFRSCompliance",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:213800EJP14A79ZG1X44",
    "period": "2022-04-03T00:00:00/2023-04-02T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-651": {
   "value": "New accounting standards adopted by the Group The Group has applied the following new standards and interpretations for the first time for the annual reporting period commencing 3 April 2022: \u2013 Amendments to IAS 37: Onerous Contracts \u2013 Cost of Fulfilling  a Contract. \u2013 Amendments to IFRS 3: Reference to the Conceptual Framework. \u2013 Amendments to IAS 16: Property, Plant and Equipment  \u2013 Proceeds before Intended Use. \u2013 Annual Improvements to IFRS Standards 2018-2020 Cycle: Amendments to IFRS 1 First-time Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards, IFRS 9 Financial Instruments, IFRS 16 Leases and IAS 41 Agriculture. The adoption of the standards and interpretations listed above has not led to any changes to the Group\u2019s accounting policies or had any other material impact on the financial position or performance of the Group. New accounting standards in issue but not yet effective New standards and interpretations that are in issue, but not yet effective, are listed below: \u2013 IFRS 17 Insurance Contracts. \u2013 Amendments to IAS 1: Classification of Liabilities as Current or Non-Current. \u2013 Amendments to IAS 1 and IFRS Practice Statement 2: Disclosure of Accounting Policies. \u2013 Amendments to IAS 8: Definition of Accounting Estimates. \u2013 Amendments to IAS 12: Deferred Tax Related to Assets and Liabilities arising from a Single Transaction.  \u2013 Amendments to IFRS 10 and IAS 28: Sale or Contribution of Assets between an Investor and its Associate or Joint Venture. The adoption of the above standards and interpretations is not expected to lead to any changes to the Group\u2019s accounting policies nor have any other material impact on the financial position or performance of the Group. ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DescriptionOfExpectedImpactOfInitialApplicationOfNewStandardsOrInterpretations",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:213800EJP14A79ZG1X44",
    "period": "2022-04-03T00:00:00/2023-04-02T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-652": {
   "value": "Basis of consolidation The Group financial statements incorporate the financial statements of Marks and Spencer Group plc and all its subsidiaries made up to the period end date. Where necessary, adjustments are made to the financial statements of subsidiaries to bring the accounting policies used in line with those used by the Group. ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfBasisOfConsolidationExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:213800EJP14A79ZG1X44",
    "period": "2022-04-03T00:00:00/2023-04-02T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-653": {
   "value": "Subsidiaries Subsidiary undertakings are all entities (including special purpose entities) over which the Company has control. Control is achieved when the Company has the power over the entity; is exposed, or has rights to, variable returns from its involvement with the entity; and has the ability to use its power to affect its returns. The Company reassesses whether or not it controls an entity if facts and circumstances indicate that there are changes to one or more of these three elements of control. Consolidation of a subsidiary begins when the Company obtains control over the subsidiary and ceases when the Company loses control of the subsidiary. Subsidiary undertakings acquired during the year are recorded using the acquisition method of accounting and their results are included from the date of acquisition. The separable net assets, including property, plant and equipment and intangible assets, of the newly acquired subsidiary undertakings are incorporated into the consolidated financial statements on the basis of the fair value as at the effective date of control. Intercompany transactions, balances, and unrealised gains on transactions between Group companies are eliminated on consolidation. ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DescriptionOfAccountingPolicyForSubsidiariesExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:213800EJP14A79ZG1X44",
    "period": "2022-04-03T00:00:00/2023-04-02T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-654": {
   "value": "Associates An associate is an entity over which the Group has significant influence and that is neither a subsidiary nor an interest in a joint venture. Significant influence is the power to participate in the financial and operating policy decisions of the investee but is not control nor joint control over those policies. The results and assets and liabilities of associates are incorporated in these financial statements using the equity method of accounting. Under the equity method, an investment in an associate is recognised initially in the consolidated statement of financial position at cost and adjusted thereafter to recognise the Group\u2019s share of the profit or loss and other comprehensive income of the associate. When the Group\u2019s share of losses of an associate exceeds the Group\u2019s interest in that associate (which includes any long-term interests that, in substance, form part of the Group\u2019s net investment in the associate), the Group discontinues recognising its share of further losses. Additional losses are recognised only to the extent that the  Group has incurred legal or constructive obligations or made payments on behalf of the associate. Dividends received or receivable from an associate are recognised as a reduction in the carrying amount of the investment. Associated undertakings acquired during the year are recorded using the equity method of accounting and their results are included from the date of acquisition. On acquisition of the investment in an associate, any excess of the cost of the investment over the Group\u2019s share of the net fair value of the identifiable assets and liabilities of the investee is recognised as goodwill, which is included within the carrying amount of the investment. Any excess of the Group\u2019s share of the net fair value of the identifiable assets and liabilities over the cost of the investment, after reassessment, is recognised immediately in profit or loss in the period in which the investment is acquired. The Group\u2019s share of the net fair value of identified intangible assets is amortised over the expected useful economic life of the assets. The requirements of IAS 36 are applied to determine whether it is necessary to recognise any impairment loss with respect to the Group\u2019s investment in an associate. When necessary, the entire carrying amount of the investment (including goodwill) is tested for impairment in accordance with IAS 36 as a single asset by comparing its recoverable amount (higher of value in use and fair value less costs of disposal) with its carrying amount. When a Group company transacts with an associate of the Group, profits and losses resulting from the transactions with the associate are recognised only to the extent of interests in the associate that are not related to the Group. ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DescriptionOfAccountingPolicyForInvestmentInAssociates",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:213800EJP14A79ZG1X44",
    "period": "2022-04-03T00:00:00/2023-04-02T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-705": {
   "value": "Associates An associate is an entity over which the Group has significant influence and that is neither a subsidiary nor an interest in a joint venture. Significant influence is the power to participate in the financial and operating policy decisions of the investee but is not control nor joint control over those policies. The results and assets and liabilities of associates are incorporated in these financial statements using the equity method of accounting. Under the equity method, an investment in an associate is recognised initially in the consolidated statement of financial position at cost and adjusted thereafter to recognise the Group\u2019s share of the profit or loss and other comprehensive income of the associate. When the Group\u2019s share of losses of an associate exceeds the Group\u2019s interest in that associate (which includes any long-term interests that, in substance, form part of the Group\u2019s net investment in the associate), the Group discontinues recognising its share of further losses. Additional losses are recognised only to the extent that the Group has incurred legal or constructive obligations or made payments on behalf of the associate. Dividends received or receivable from an associate are recognised as a reduction in the carrying amount of the investment. Associated undertakings acquired during the year are recorded using the equity method of accounting and their results are included from the date of acquisition. On acquisition of the investment in an associate, any excess of the cost of the investment over the Group\u2019s share of the net fair value of the identifiable assets and liabilities of the investee is recognised as goodwill, which is included within the carrying amount of the investment. Any excess of the Group\u2019s share of the net fair value of the identifiable assets and liabilities over the cost of the investment, after reassessment, is recognised immediately in profit or loss in the period in which the investment is acquired. The Group\u2019s share of the net fair value of identified intangible assets is amortised over the expected useful economic life of the assets. The requirements of IAS 36 are applied to determine whether it is necessary to recognise any impairment loss with respect to the Group\u2019s investment in an associate. When necessary, the entire carrying amount of the investment (including goodwill) is tested for impairment in accordance with IAS 36 as a single asset by comparing its recoverable amount (higher of value in use and fair value less costs of disposal) with its carrying amount. When a Group company transacts with an associate of the Group, profits and losses resulting from the transactions with the associate are recognised only to the extent of interests in the associate that are not related to the Group. ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DescriptionOfAccountingPolicyForInvestmentInAssociatesAndJointVenturesExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:213800EJP14A79ZG1X44",
    "period": "2022-04-03T00:00:00/2023-04-02T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-655": {
   "value": "<div class=\"t m1 h1a ff1c1 fsb fc0 sc0 ls28 ws27 gsa7\">Revenu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gsa8\">Reven<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ris<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es sa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f go<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s to custo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ide t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gsa9\">les<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s an a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ppro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iate d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d retur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gsaa\">dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>coun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd loy<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>che<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me vo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ers<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd is s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gsab\">ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er sa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ax<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Reven<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue is re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsac\">pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce ob<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sfi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed and go<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gsad\">our f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>anc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>his<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e par<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r the c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>usto<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d the co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l of go<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsae\"><span class=\"_ _341\">is tr</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ans<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o the buye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>. On<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e sale<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are recogn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d whe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n items<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsaf\">are de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d, as this is whe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ob<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsb0\">de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>have bee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n satis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Whe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re third<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>par<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y bran<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d goo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsb1\">are sold on a consig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he comm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion rece<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsb2\"><span class=\"_ _341\">is in</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>sta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tuto<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y revenu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsb3\">A righ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ot a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>man<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce obl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n and the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gsb4\">G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s requ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se reve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e net o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f esti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d retu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsb5\"><span class=\"_ _341\">A ref</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>und li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y and a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>cor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>resp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>din<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g asse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nvento<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gsb6\">rep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rese<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ght to re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cover p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rod<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rom th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e cus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsb7\"><span class=\"_ _341\">are re</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cogn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gsb8\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s into a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gree<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ich e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ies to<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsb9\">op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er the Mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ks &amp; Spe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r bra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd nam<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e for cer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsba\">ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ies an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d ope<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, such as M&amp;<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S Ban<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k and M&amp;<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S Energ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>. </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsbb\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">ese co</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts gi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve rise to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>for<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d vari<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1c ws2 gsbc\">cons<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ideration. Income<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> dep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>endent on<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> the performance of<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> the </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsbd\">thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons is recog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en it is <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>hig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hly prob<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsbe\"><span class=\"_ _341\">that a si</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ant revers<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al in the amo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>of inco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me recog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gsbf\">not o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ccur, and p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rese<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nted a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gsc0\">Reven<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rom th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng of s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>upp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ices i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsc1\">wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en a per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce obli<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div>",
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    "concept": "ifrs-full:DescriptionOfAccountingPolicyForRecognitionOfRevenue",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:213800EJP14A79ZG1X44",
    "period": "2022-04-03T00:00:00/2023-04-02T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-706": {
   "value": "A. Trade and other payables The majority of income due from suppliers is net against amounts owed to that supplier as the Group has the legal right and intention to offset these balances. F. Trade payables Trade payables are recorded initially at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost. Generally, this results in their recognition at their nominal value. ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DescriptionOfAccountingPolicyForTradeAndOtherPayablesExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:213800EJP14A79ZG1X44",
    "period": "2022-04-03T00:00:00/2023-04-02T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-707": {
   "value": "B. Trade and other receivables Supplier income that has been earned, but not invoiced, at the balance sheet date is recognised in trade and other receivables and primarily relates to volume-based rebates that run up to the period end. In order to provide users of the accounts with greater understanding in this area, additional balance sheet disclosure is provided in note 17 to the financial statements. A. Trade and other receivables Trade receivables are recorded initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost, except those which, due to factoring arrangements, are held within a \u201chold to collect and sell\u201d business model and are measured at fair value through other comprehensive income (\u201cFVOCI\u201d). Trade receivables measured at amortised cost are carried at nominal value less an allowance for any doubtful debts. The allowance for doubtful debts is recognised based on management\u2019s expectation of losses without regard to whether an impairment trigger happened or not (an \u201cexpected credit loss\u201d model). ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DescriptionOfAccountingPolicyForTradeAndOtherReceivablesExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:213800EJP14A79ZG1X44",
    "period": "2022-04-03T00:00:00/2023-04-02T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-656": {
   "value": "Dividends Final dividends are recorded in the financial statements in the period in which they are approved by the Company\u2019s shareholders. Interim dividends are recorded in the period in which they are approved and paid. ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DescriptionOfAccountingPolicyForDividendsExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:213800EJP14A79ZG1X44",
    "period": "2022-04-03T00:00:00/2023-04-02T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-657": {
   "value": "Government grants Government grants are recognised where there is reasonable assurance that the grants will be received and that the Group will comply with the conditions attached to them. Government grants that compensate the Group for expenses incurred are recognised in profit or loss, as a deduction against the related expense, over the periods necessary to match them with the related costs. Government grant income is disclosed in note 30. ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DescriptionOfAccountingPolicyForGovernmentGrants",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:213800EJP14A79ZG1X44",
    "period": "2022-04-03T00:00:00/2023-04-02T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-658": {
   "value": "<div class=\"t m1 h1a ff1c0 fsb fc0 sc0 ls49 ws4f gsdf\">Pensions </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gse0\">Fun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d pens<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns are in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ace for the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up\u2019s UK emp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>loye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gse1\">an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d som<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e over<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ploye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gse2\">Fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed ben<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t (\u201c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>D<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>B<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u201d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>) pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, the di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ffere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gse3\">be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the fai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e asse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts and th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e prese<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gse4\">DB ob<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on is recog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed as an asset or lia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he state<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gse5\">of finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l posi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e DB <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ob<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion is ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alcu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div>usi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng the proj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d unit credi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t meth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. An asse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n be <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, in th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e even<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of a pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n win<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up, th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>che<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ule<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s prov<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th an u<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ndi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ght to a ref<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d of<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> sur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>plu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s asse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, assu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>min<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tle<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s. In the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ord<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y cours<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>usi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>rus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s have <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o rig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hts to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> or chan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the ben<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts due to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. As a resu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lt, any net sur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>plu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he UK DB sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me is recog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed in fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ser<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ice cost of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>prov<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>idi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng retire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nefi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts to employe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> dur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e year, toget<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>her w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h the cos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ny cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ail<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, is cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o ope<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t in the year<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>no lon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ger in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s any ser<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ice cost or cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ail<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o the UK DB Pensi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Sc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me as t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he sc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me is c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lose<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ture a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ccru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e net interes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t cost on the net retirem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t ben<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efit as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>/l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lcul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lyin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g the discou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt rate, mea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d at <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng of the year<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>, to the net defi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d bene<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fit ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et/<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d is incl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed as a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>si<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le net amo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt in fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce inco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Rem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>urem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, bei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al gain<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and loss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>tog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h the di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ffere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n act<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l investm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>retu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rns an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d the retur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>by the net intere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st cost, are reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d imme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tely in other<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> comprehens<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ive inc<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ome.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Pay<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>men<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fine<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d contr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ibu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n retire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt ben<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efit sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es are<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d as <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se on an accrua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s basis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s on p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ens<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d the p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rsh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ip<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ks &amp; <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Sp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cer UK Pen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me, se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e notes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">11 and 12.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DescriptionOfAccountingPolicyForEmployeeBenefitsExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:213800EJP14A79ZG1X44",
    "period": "2022-04-03T00:00:00/2023-04-02T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-659": {
   "value": "Intangible assets A. Goodwill Goodwill arising on consolidation represents the excess of the consideration paid and the amount of any non- controlling interest in the acquiree over the fair value of the identifiable assets and liabilities (including intangible assets) of the acquired entity at the date of the acquisition. Goodwill is recognised as an asset and assessed for impairment annually or as triggering events occur. Any impairment in value is recognised within the income statement. B. Acquired intangible assets Acquired intangible assets include trademarks or brands. These assets are capitalised on acquisition at cost and amortised on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives. Acquired intangible assets are tested for impairment as triggering events occur. Any impairment in value is recognised within the income statement. C. Software intangibles Where computer software is not an integral part of a related item of computer hardware, the software is treated as an intangible asset. Capitalised software costs include external direct costs of goods and services, as well as internal payroll-related costs for employees who are directly associated with the project. When the Group incurs configuration and customisation costs as part of a cloud-based software-as-a- service agreement, and where this does not result in the creation of an asset which the Group has control over, then these costs are expensed. Capitalised software development costs are amortised on a straight-line basis over their expected economic lives, normally between three and five years. Computer software under development is held at cost less any recognised impairment loss. Any impairment in value is recognised within the income statement. ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DescriptionOfAccountingPolicyForIntangibleAssetsAndGoodwillExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:213800EJP14A79ZG1X44",
    "period": "2022-04-03T00:00:00/2023-04-02T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-708": {
   "value": "A. Goodwill Goodwill arising on consolidation represents the excess of the consideration paid and the amount of any non- controlling interest in the acquiree over the fair value of the identifiable assets and liabilities (including intangible assets) of the acquired entity at the date of the acquisition. Goodwill is recognised as an asset and assessed for impairment annually or as triggering events occur. Any impairment in value is recognised within the income statement. ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DescriptionOfAccountingPolicyForGoodwillExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:213800EJP14A79ZG1X44",
    "period": "2022-04-03T00:00:00/2023-04-02T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-709": {
   "value": "B. Acquired intangible assets Acquired intangible assets include trademarks or brands. These assets are capitalised on acquisition at cost and amortised on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives. Acquired intangible assets are tested for impairment as triggering events occur. Any impairment in value is recognised within the income statement. C. Software intangibles Where computer software is not an integral part of a related item of computer hardware, the software is treated as an intangible asset. Capitalised software costs include external direct costs of goods and services, as well as internal payroll-related costs for employees who are directly associated with the project. When the Group incurs configuration and customisation costs as part of a cloud-based software-as-a- service agreement, and where this does not result in the creation of an asset which the Group has control over, then these costs are expensed. Capitalised software development costs are amortised on a straight-line basis over their expected economic lives, normally between three and five years. Computer software under development is held at cost less any recognised impairment loss. Any impairment in value is recognised within the income statement. ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DescriptionOfAccountingPolicyForIntangibleAssetsOtherThanGoodwillExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:213800EJP14A79ZG1X44",
    "period": "2022-04-03T00:00:00/2023-04-02T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-660": {
   "value": "Property, plant and equipment The Group\u2019s policy is to state property, plant and equipment at cost less accumulated depreciation and any recognised impairment loss. Property is not revalued for accounting purposes. Assets in the course of construction are held at cost less any recognised impairment loss. Costs include professional fees and, for qualifying assets, borrowing costs. Leasehold buildings with lease premiums and ongoing peppercorn lease payments are considered in-substance purchases and are therefore included within the buildings category of property, plant and equipment. Depreciation is provided to write off the cost of tangible non- current assets (including investment properties), less estimated residual values on a straight-line basis as follows: \u2013 Freehold land \u2013 not depreciated.  \u2013 Buildings \u2013 depreciated to their residual value over their estimated remaining economic lives of 10-50 years.  \u2013 Fixtures, fittings and equipment \u2013 three to 25 years, according to the estimated economic life of the asset. Residual values and useful economic lives are reviewed annually. Depreciation is charged on all additions to, or disposals of, depreciating assets in the year of purchase or disposal. Any impairment in value, or reversal of an impairment, is recognised within the income statement. ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DescriptionOfAccountingPolicyForPropertyPlantAndEquipmentExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:213800EJP14A79ZG1X44",
    "period": "2022-04-03T00:00:00/2023-04-02T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-661": {
   "value": "Leasing The Group recognises a right-of-use asset and corresponding liability at the date at which a leased asset is made available for use by the Group, except for short-term leases (defined as leases with a lease term of 12 months or less) and leases of low-value assets. For these leases, the Group recognises the lease payments as an operating expense on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. Lease liabilities are measured at the present value of the future lease payments, excluding any payments relating to non-lease components. Future lease payments include fixed payments, in-substance fixed payments, and variable lease payments that are based on an index or a rate, less any lease incentives receivable. Lease liabilities also take into account amounts payable under residual value guarantees and payments to exercise options to the extent that it is reasonably certain that such payments will be made. The payments are discounted at the rate implicit in the lease or, where that cannot be readily determined, at an incremental borrowing rate. Right-of-use assets are measured initially at cost based on the value of the associated lease liability, adjusted for any payments made before inception, initial direct costs and an estimate of the dismantling, removal and restoration costs required in the terms of the lease. The Group presents right-of-use assets in \u201cproperty, plant and equipment\u201d in the consolidated statement of financial position. Subsequent to initial recognition, the lease liability is reduced for payments made and increased to reflect interest on the lease liability (using the effective interest method). The related right-of- use asset is depreciated over the term of the lease or, if shorter, the useful economic life of the leased asset. The lease term shall include the period of an extension option where it is reasonably certain that the option will be exercised. Where the lease contains a purchase option, the asset is written off over the useful life of the asset when it is reasonably certain that the purchase option will be exercised. The Group remeasures the lease liability (and makes a corresponding adjustment to the related right-of-use asset) whenever: \u2013 The lease term has changed or there is a change in the assessment of exercise of a purchase option, in which case the lease liability is remeasured by discounting the revised lease payments using a revised discount rate. \u2013 The lease payments change due to changes in an index or rate or a change in expected payment under a guaranteed residual value, in which cases the lease liability is remeasured by discounting the revised lease payments using the initial discount rate (unless the lease payments change is due to a change in a floating interest rate, in which case a revised discount rate is used). \u2013 A lease contract is modified and the lease modification is not accounted for as a separate lease, in which case the lease liability is remeasured by discounting the revised lease payments using a revised discount rate. Leases for which the Group is a lessor are classified as finance or operating leases. A lease is classified as a finance lease if it transfers substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to the lessee, and classified as an operating lease if it does not. When the Group is an intermediate lessor, it accounts for the head lease and the sublease as two separate contracts. The sublease is classified as a finance or operating lease by reference to the right-of-use asset arising from the head lease. Amounts due from lessees under finance leases are recognised as receivables at the amount of the Group\u2019s net investment in the leases. Finance lease income is allocated to accounting periods so as to reflect a constant periodic rate of return on the Group\u2019s net investment in the lease. Rental income from operating leases is recognised on a straight-line basis over the term of the relevant lease. ",
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    "concept": "ifrs-full:DescriptionOfAccountingPolicyForLeasesExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:213800EJP14A79ZG1X44",
    "period": "2022-04-03T00:00:00/2023-04-02T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-662": {
   "value": "Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents includes short-term deposits with banks and other financial institutions, with an initial maturity of three months or less, money market funds and credit card payments received within 48 hours. Bank transactions are recorded on their settlement date. ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DescriptionOfAccountingPolicyToDetermineComponentsOfCashAndCashEquivalents",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:213800EJP14A79ZG1X44",
    "period": "2022-04-03T00:00:00/2023-04-02T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-663": {
   "value": "Inventories Inventories are valued on a weighted average cost basis and carried at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost includes all direct expenditure and other attributable costs incurred in bringing inventories to their present location and condition. All inventories are finished goods. Certain purchases of inventories may be subject to cash flow hedges for foreign exchange risk. The initial cost of hedged inventory is adjusted by the associated hedging gain or loss transferred from the cash flow hedge reserve (\u201cbasis adjustment\u201d). ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DescriptionOfAccountingPolicyForMeasuringInventories",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:213800EJP14A79ZG1X44",
    "period": "2022-04-03T00:00:00/2023-04-02T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-664": {
   "value": "Provisions Provisions are recognised when the Group has a present obligation as a result of a past event, and it is probable that the Group will be required to settle that obligation. Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the expenditure required to settle the obligation at the end of the reporting period, and are discounted to present value where the effect is material. ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DescriptionOfAccountingPolicyForProvisionsExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:213800EJP14A79ZG1X44",
    "period": "2022-04-03T00:00:00/2023-04-02T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-665": {
   "value": "Share-based payments The Group issues equity-settled share-based payments to certain employees. A fair value for the equity-settled share awards is measured at the date of grant. The Group measures the fair value of each award using the Black-Scholes model where appropriate. The fair value of each award is recognised as an expense over the vesting period on a straight-line basis, after allowing for an estimate of the share awards that will eventually vest. The level of vesting is reviewed at each reporting period and the charge is adjusted to reflect actual and estimated levels of vesting. ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DescriptionOfAccountingPolicyForSharebasedPaymentTransactionsExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:213800EJP14A79ZG1X44",
    "period": "2022-04-03T00:00:00/2023-04-02T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-666": {
   "value": "Foreign currencies The financial statements are presented in sterling which is the Company\u2019s functional currency. The results of overseas subsidiaries are translated at the weighted average of monthly exchange rates for revenue and profits. The statements of financial position of overseas subsidiaries are translated at year-end exchange rates. The resulting exchange differences are booked into reserves and reported in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income. On disposal of an overseas subsidiary the related cumulative translation differences recognised in reserves are reclassified to profit or loss and are recognised as part of the gain or loss on disposal. Transactions denominated in foreign currencies are translated at the exchange rate at the date of the transaction. Foreign currency monetary assets and liabilities held at the end of the reporting period are translated at the closing balance sheet rate. The resulting exchange gain or loss is recognised within the income statement. ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DescriptionOfAccountingPolicyForForeignCurrencyTranslationExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:213800EJP14A79ZG1X44",
    "period": "2022-04-03T00:00:00/2023-04-02T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-667": {
   "value": "Taxation Tax expense comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in the income statement, except to the extent that it relates to items recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity, in which case the related tax is recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity. Provision is made for uncertain tax positions when it is considered probable that there will be a future outflow of funds to a tax authority. The provision is calculated using the single best estimate where that outcome is more likely than not and a weighted average probability in other circumstances. The position is reviewed on an ongoing basis, to ensure appropriate provision is made for each known tax risk. Deferred tax is accounted for using a temporary difference approach, and is the tax expected to be payable or recoverable on temporary differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities in the statement of financial position and the corresponding tax bases used in the computation of taxable profit. Deferred tax is calculated based on the expected manner of realisation or settlement of the carrying amount of assets and liabilities, applying tax rates and laws enacted, or substantively enacted, at the end of the reporting period. Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all taxable temporary differences. Deferred tax liabilities are recognised for taxable temporary differences arising on investments in subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures, except where the reversal of the temporary difference can be controlled by the Group and it is probable that the difference will not reverse in the foreseeable future. In addition, deferred tax liabilities are not recognised on temporary differences that arise from goodwill which is not deductible for tax purposes. Deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that taxable profits will be available against which the deductible temporary differences can be utilised. The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at the end of each reporting period and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are not recognised in respect of temporary differences that arise on initial recognition of assets and liabilities acquired other than in a business combination. ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DescriptionOfAccountingPolicyForIncomeTaxExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:213800EJP14A79ZG1X44",
    "period": "2022-04-03T00:00:00/2023-04-02T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-710": {
   "value": "Deferred tax is accounted for using a temporary difference approach, and is the tax expected to be payable or recoverable on temporary differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities in the statement of financial position and the corresponding tax bases used in the computation of taxable profit. Deferred tax is calculated based on the expected manner of realisation or settlement of the carrying amount of assets and liabilities, applying tax rates and laws enacted, or substantively enacted, at the end of the reporting period. Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all taxable temporary differences. Deferred tax liabilities are recognised for taxable temporary differences arising on investments in subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures, except where the reversal of the temporary difference can be controlled by the Group and it is probable that the difference will not reverse in the foreseeable future. In addition, deferred tax liabilities are not recognised on temporary differences that arise from goodwill which is not deductible for tax purposes. Deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that taxable profits will be available against which the deductible temporary differences can be utilised. The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at the end of each reporting period and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are not recognised in respect of temporary differences that arise on initial recognition of assets and liabilities acquired other than in a business combination. ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DescriptionOfAccountingPolicyForDeferredIncomeTaxExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:213800EJP14A79ZG1X44",
    "period": "2022-04-03T00:00:00/2023-04-02T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-668": {
   "value": "Financial instruments Financial assets and liabilities are recognised in the Group\u2019s statement of financial position when the Group becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. Financial assets are initially classified as at fair value through profit and loss, fair value through other comprehensive income or amortised cost depending on the Group\u2019s business model for managing the financial asset and its cash flow characteristics. Financial assets that are held for collection of contractual cash flows, where those cash flows represent solely payments of principal and interest, are measured at amortised cost.  The table below sets out the Group\u2019s accounting classification of each class of its financial assets and liabilities: Note Measurement Financial assets: Other investments 16 FVTPL 1 Loans to related parties 17 Amortised cost Trade receivables 17 Amortised cost Lease receivables 17 Amortised cost Other receivables 17 Amortised cost Cash and cash equivalents 18 Amortised cost Derivative financial instruments 21 FVTPL Financial liabilities: Borrowings and overdrafts 20 Amortised cost Trade payables 19 Amortised cost Other payables 19 Amortised cost Contingent consideration 19 FVTPL Accruals 19 Amortised cost Lease liabilities 20 Amortised cost Derivative financial instruments 21 FVTPL 1   Fair value through profit or loss A. Trade and other receivables Trade receivables are recorded initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost, except those which, due to factoring arrangements, are held within a \u201chold to collect and sell\u201d business model and are measured at fair value through other comprehensive income (\u201cFVOCI\u201d). Trade receivables measured at amortised cost are carried at nominal value less an allowance for any doubtful debts. The allowance for doubtful debts is recognised based on management\u2019s expectation of losses without regard to whether an impairment trigger happened or not (an \u201cexpected credit loss\u201d model). B. Other financial assets Other financial assets consist of loans receivable, venture capital investments and short-term investments with a maturity date of more than 90 days. Financial assets that do not meet the criteria for being measured at amortised cost are measured at fair value through profit or loss (\u201cFVTPL\u201d) with gains and losses arising from changes in fair value included in the income statement for the period. C. Classification of financial liabilities and equity Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the Group after deducting all of its liabilities. D. Bank borrowings Interest-bearing bank loans and overdrafts are initially recorded at fair value, which equals the proceeds received, net of direct issue costs. They are subsequently held at amortised cost. Finance charges, including premiums payable on settlement or redemption and direct issue costs, are accounted for using an effective interest rate method and are added to, or deducted from, the carrying amount of the instrument. E. Loan notes Long-term loans are initially measured at fair value net of direct issue costs and are subsequently held at amortised cost. If the loan is designated in a fair value hedge relationship, the carrying value of the loan is adjusted for fair value gains or losses attributable to the risk being hedged. F. Trade payables Trade payables are recorded initially at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost. Generally, this results in their recognition at their nominal value. G. Equity instruments Equity instruments issued by the Group are recorded at the consideration received, net of direct issue costs. ",
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    "concept": "ifrs-full:DescriptionOfAccountingPolicyForFinancialInstrumentsExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:213800EJP14A79ZG1X44",
    "period": "2022-04-03T00:00:00/2023-04-02T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-711": {
   "value": "B. Other financial assets Other financial assets consist of loans receivable, venture capital investments and short-term investments with a maturity date of more than 90 days. Financial assets that do not meet the criteria for being measured at amortised cost are measured at fair value through profit or loss (\u201cFVTPL\u201d) with gains and losses arising from changes in fair value included in the income statement for the period. ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DescriptionOfAccountingPolicyForFinancialAssetsExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:213800EJP14A79ZG1X44",
    "period": "2022-04-03T00:00:00/2023-04-02T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-713": {
   "value": "D. Bank borrowings Interest-bearing bank loans and overdrafts are initially recorded at fair value, which equals the proceeds received, net of direct issue costs. They are subsequently held at amortised cost. Finance charges, including premiums payable on settlement or redemption and direct issue costs, are accounted for using an effective interest rate method and are added to, or deducted from, the carrying amount of the instrument. E. Loan notes Long-term loans are initially measured at fair value net of direct issue costs and are subsequently held at amortised cost. If the loan is designated in a fair value hedge relationship, the carrying value of the loan is adjusted for fair value gains or losses attributable to the risk being hedged. ",
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    "concept": "ifrs-full:DescriptionOfAccountingPolicyForBorrowingsExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:213800EJP14A79ZG1X44",
    "period": "2022-04-03T00:00:00/2023-04-02T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-714": {
   "value": "G. Equity instruments Equity instruments issued by the Group are recorded at the consideration received, net of direct issue costs. ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DescriptionOfAccountingPolicyForIssuedCapitalExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:213800EJP14A79ZG1X44",
    "period": "2022-04-03T00:00:00/2023-04-02T00:00:00"
   }
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  "fact-669": {
   "value": "Derivative financial instruments and hedging activities The Group primarily uses cross-currency swaps and forward foreign currency contracts to manage its exposures to fluctuations in interest rates and foreign exchange rates. These instruments are initially recognised at fair value on the trade date and are subsequently remeasured at their fair value at the end of the reporting period. The method of recognising the resulting gain or loss is dependent on whether the derivative is designated as a hedging instrument and the nature of the item being hedged. The Group designates certain hedging derivatives as either: \u2013 A hedge of a highly probable forecast transaction or change in the cash flows of a recognised asset or liability (a cash flow hedge); or \u2013 A hedge of the exposure to change in the fair value of a recognised asset or liability (a fair value hedge). At the inception of a hedging relationship, the hedging instrument and the hedged item are documented, along with the risk management objectives and strategy for undertaking various hedge transactions and prospective effectiveness testing is performed. During the life of the hedging relationship, prospective effectiveness testing is performed to ensure that the instrument remains an effective hedge of the transaction. Changes in the fair value of derivative financial instruments that do not qualify for hedge accounting are recognised in the income statement as they arise. A. Cash flow hedges Changes in the fair value of derivative financial instruments that are designated and effective as hedges of future cash flows are recognised in other comprehensive income. The element of the change in fair value which relates to the foreign currency basis spread is recognised in the cost of hedging reserve, with the remaining change in fair value recognised in the hedging reserve and any ineffective portion is recognised immediately in the income statement in finance costs. If the firm commitment or forecast transaction that is the subject of a cash flow hedge results in the recognition of a non-financial asset or liability, then, at the time the asset or liability is recognised, the associated gains or losses on the derivative that had previously been recognised in other comprehensive income and accumulated in the cash flow hedge reserve are removed directly from equity and included in the initial measurement of the asset or liability. If the hedged item is transaction-related, the foreign currency basis spread is reclassified to profit or loss when the hedged item affects profit or loss. If the hedged item is time-period related, then the amount accumulated in the cost of hedging reserve is reclassified to profit or loss on a systematic and rational basis. Those reclassified amounts are recognised in profit or loss in the same line as the hedged item. If the hedged item is a non-financial item, then the amount accumulated in the cost of hedging reserve is removed directly from equity and included in the initial carrying amount of the recognised non-financial item. For hedges that do not result in the recognition of an asset or a liability, amounts deferred in the cash flow hedge reserve are recognised in the income statement in the same period in which the hedged items affect net profit or loss. B. Fair value hedges Changes in the fair value of a derivative instrument designated in a fair value hedge are recognised in the income statement. The hedged item is adjusted for changes in fair value attributable to the risk being hedged with the corresponding entry in the income statement. Changes in the fair value of derivative financial instruments that do not qualify for hedge accounting are recognised in the income statement as they arise. C. Discontinuance of hedge accounting Hedge accounting is discontinued when the hedge relationship no longer qualifies for hedge accounting. This includes when the hedging instrument expires, is sold, terminated or exercised, or when occurrence of the  forecast transaction is no longer highly probable. The Group cannot voluntarily de-designate a hedging relationship. When a cash flow hedge is discontinued, any cumulative gain or loss on the hedging instrument accumulated in the cash flow hedge reserve is retained in equity until the forecast transaction occurs. Subsequent changes in the fair value are recognised in the income statement. If a hedged transaction is no longer expected to occur, the net cumulative gain or loss accumulated in the cash flow hedge reserve is transferred to the income statement for the period. When a fair value hedge is discontinued, the fair value adjustment to the carrying amount of the hedged item arising from the hedged risk is amortised to the income statement based on the recalculated effective interest rate at that date. The Group does not use derivatives to hedge income statement translation exposures. ",
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    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:213800EJP14A79ZG1X44",
    "period": "2022-04-03T00:00:00/2023-04-02T00:00:00"
   }
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  "fact-712": {
   "value": "Derivative financial instruments and hedging activities The Group primarily uses cross-currency swaps and forward foreign currency contracts to manage its exposures to fluctuations in interest rates and foreign exchange rates. These instruments are initially recognised at fair value on the trade date and are subsequently remeasured at their fair value at the end of the reporting period. The method of recognising the resulting gain or loss is dependent on whether the derivative is designated as a hedging instrument and the nature of the item being hedged. The Group designates certain hedging derivatives as either: \u2013 A hedge of a highly probable forecast transaction or change in the cash flows of a recognised asset or liability (a cash flow hedge); or \u2013 A hedge of the exposure to change in the fair value of a recognised asset or liability (a fair value hedge). At the inception of a hedging relationship, the hedging instrument and the hedged item are documented, along with the risk management objectives and strategy for undertaking various hedge transactions and prospective effectiveness testing is performed. During the life of the hedging relationship, prospective effectiveness testing is performed to ensure that the instrument remains an effective hedge of the transaction. Changes in the fair value of derivative financial instruments that do not qualify for hedge accounting are recognised in the income statement as they arise. A. Cash flow hedges Changes in the fair value of derivative financial instruments that are designated and effective as hedges of future cash flows are recognised in other comprehensive income. The element of the change in fair value which relates to the foreign currency basis spread is recognised in the cost of hedging reserve, with the remaining change in fair value recognised in the hedging reserve and any ineffective portion is recognised immediately in the income statement in finance costs. If the firm commitment or forecast transaction that is the subject of a cash flow hedge results in the recognition of a non-financial asset or liability, then, at the time the asset or liability is recognised, the associated gains or losses on the derivative that had previously been recognised in other comprehensive income and accumulated in the cash flow hedge reserve are removed directly from equity and included in the initial measurement of the asset or liability. If the hedged item is transaction-related, the foreign currency basis spread is reclassified to profit or loss when the hedged item affects profit or loss. If the hedged item is time-period related, then the amount accumulated in the cost of hedging reserve is reclassified to profit or loss on a systematic and rational basis. Those reclassified amounts are recognised in profit or loss in the same line as the hedged item. If the hedged item is a non-financial item, then the amount accumulated in the cost of hedging reserve is removed directly from equity and included in the initial carrying amount of the recognised non-financial item. For hedges that do not result in the recognition of an asset or a liability, amounts deferred in the cash flow hedge reserve are recognised in the income statement in the same period in which the hedged items affect net profit or loss. B. Fair value hedges Changes in the fair value of a derivative instrument designated in a fair value hedge are recognised in the income statement. The hedged item is adjusted for changes in fair value attributable to the risk being hedged with the corresponding entry in the income statement. Changes in the fair value of derivative financial instruments that do not qualify for hedge accounting are recognised in the income statement as they arise. C. Discontinuance of hedge accounting Hedge accounting is discontinued when the hedge relationship no longer qualifies for hedge accounting. This includes when the hedging instrument expires, is sold, terminated or exercised, or when occurrence of the forecast transaction is no longer highly probable. The Group cannot voluntarily de-designate a hedging relationship. When a cash flow hedge is discontinued, any cumulative gain or loss on the hedging instrument accumulated in the cash flow hedge reserve is retained in equity until the forecast transaction occurs. Subsequent changes in the fair value are recognised in the income statement. If a hedged transaction is no longer expected to occur, the net cumulative gain or loss accumulated in the cash flow hedge reserve is transferred to the income statement for the period. When a fair value hedge is discontinued, the fair value adjustment to the carrying amount of the hedged item arising from the hedged risk is amortised to the income statement based on the recalculated effective interest rate at that date. The Group does not use derivatives to hedge income statement translation exposures. ",
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    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:213800EJP14A79ZG1X44",
    "period": "2022-04-03T00:00:00/2023-04-02T00:00:00"
   }
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   "value": "Critical<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> accounting<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> judgments and k<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ey sour<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ces<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> of estimation uncertainty Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e prepa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion of conso<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>date<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l state<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts req<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _341\">the G</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ake esti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and jud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s that affec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ici<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d rep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Cri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al ju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dgm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts repre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t key <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns mad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ana<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> in the app<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up accoun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g pol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ici<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Whe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re a sig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fica<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt ris<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ater<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lly diffe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rent outco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s exis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o management assumptions<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r sour<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ces of estima<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>tion uncer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tainty<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s will rep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rese<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>key so<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>urce of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>. Es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ates<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d judg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts are conti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lly evalu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d are <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> hist<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>orical experience<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> and other factors,<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> including expectations <span class=\"_ _341\">of f</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>utu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re events that are be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eved to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>be reas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ona<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e unde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> circu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mst<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ces<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Act<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ual resu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lts may diff<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er from the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se esti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e estim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ates whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch have a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>si<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ific<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sk of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>cau<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ater<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>jus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he car<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ets an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s with<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> the ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t 1<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>2 month<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d below. Critical<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> accounting<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> judgments<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Adjusting items<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e direc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s bel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ieve that th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>jus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t and ear<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gs pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>asure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s prov<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>diti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al u<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sef<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ul i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nfo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n to sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>old<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s on <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ance of the busi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Thes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e measu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> are consi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ste<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt with how bus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ine<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce is meas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>by the Bo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ard and E<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve Comm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fore ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x and adju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng item<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s measu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ot a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d profit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> mea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sure un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r IFRS and may not be dire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ara<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e with<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>jus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t measu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res use<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>comp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ies<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> cl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on of adju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng item<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s requi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res sign<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt mana<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dgm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t af<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e nat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f a tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s defin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons of adj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ust<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ms are outl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ine<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n both the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up accoun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g pol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ici<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es and the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>loss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y. <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>T<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fini<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns have bee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n appl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d consi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sten<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tly year on <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>year.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Note 5 p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rovi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s on cu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>jus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g item<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">d the</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir adh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cy. UK de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fine<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d ben<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t pens<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion sur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere a surp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lus on a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d ben<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efit sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e aris<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the righ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">of th</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e T<span class=\"_ _e\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>to prevent the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup obt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ref<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> sur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>plu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>utu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re are con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sid<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cess<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y to rest<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lus th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at is re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cogn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e UK defin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fit sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me is in surp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lus at 1 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il 2023<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>llow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ult<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nal a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ers<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tors h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ave ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dgm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t that t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eet t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> recove<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y on the basi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s that par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>agr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h 1<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">(b) of IFRI</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>C 14 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd of surp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lus assu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng the gra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of the sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e liab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es over time unt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il all me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>have lef<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e, and a surp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lus of \u00a3<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>82.0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m has be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">en re</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cogn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>As<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>cont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rol over Oc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ado Ret<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ail Li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e direc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s have <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ess<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed that th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup has sig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fica<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> infl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce over Oca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>do Reta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il Lim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d and has there<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fore accou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nted<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> for t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he inve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>stm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t as an a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sso<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate (see no<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te 29). Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ssm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed on the cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rent ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ght<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s held by <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the resp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ers<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d req<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s jud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ses<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ese r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e rig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ht<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e deter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve rig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hts cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>O<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>do Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up plc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, af<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r agre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ute re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>utio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ced<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ures<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on to th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>prova<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the Oc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o Retai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l Limi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted busi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an and bu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d the a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mova<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l of O<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>do Ret<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l Lim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d\u2019s Ch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ief<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> E<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve Office<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>. Any fut<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure chan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se rig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hts req<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s a reas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ses<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f contro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d cou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld resu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lt in a ch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> of the invest<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt from ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>j<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t venture<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, subsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">or </span><span class=\"_ _1\"></span>inv<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>estment.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>min<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g the lease ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p deter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>min<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es the leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e term as the non<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ance<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">m of the lease</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, toget<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r with any per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds covered by an <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> to ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ten<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d the lease if it is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>aso<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly cer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e exerci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d, or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">any p</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds covered by <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>an opti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>min<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate the lease if it is reas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ona<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bly cer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in not to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>be exe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rcis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p has severa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l lease cont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s for lan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d and bui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ldi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ngs that<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ex<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tens<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n and te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n opt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s. T<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s ju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dgm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>in eval<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er it is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>aso<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bly cer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in whe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r or not to e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xerci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n to rene<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w or te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rmi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nate t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ase<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Tha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t is, i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ers a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>leva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s that c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reate an e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>om<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tive f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> it to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xerc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise eit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r the renew<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al or term<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n, inc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: wheth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re are signi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ant pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ltie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rmi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nate (or <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>not ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>); wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> any leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rovem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted to have <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a sig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ant<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> rem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e; hi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sto<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ric<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e dur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>; the i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce of the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rlyi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s ope<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">s; and th</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e costs an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d bus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ess dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on requ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>to repl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ace the leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Mos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t renew<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds covered by termi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion opt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d as pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ase te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r lea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ses of l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> bu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ild<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>yp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>exe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ses it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s optio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w (<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r doe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s not exe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rcis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e its opti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>inate) for thes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e lease<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>use the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll be a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>sig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fica<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt neg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve effec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t on tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>din<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g if <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>a repl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ace<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y is <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>not rea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dily avail<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e lease term is reas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ses<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d if <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a sig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ant event or a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>sig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fica<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ircum<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ance<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s occur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ich affe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts the ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of reas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ona<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e cer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y, <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r exa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le if <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>a store is <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>enti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> clos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed as par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of the UK store esta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te strate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c progr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>min<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g whet<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r forec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t purch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ase<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are high<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rob<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>os<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>orei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gn cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cy ris<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, most sig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntly to the U<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>do<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar as a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ourc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing Clot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g &amp; <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>H<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>om<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e prod<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m Asia wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ich are pai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>for pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>do<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>min<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ant<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n US dol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ars<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>osure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s usi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ard fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gn ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>chan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> cont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e accou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng is a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> of IFRS 9 are met, whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch inc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e that a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t trans<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on mus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t be \u201ch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hly proba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u201d.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d ju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dgm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t in as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ses<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>si<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>het<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r fore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> pu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rchas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es are \u201chi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ghly prob<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le\u201d. In <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ak<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g this asse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt, the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup has cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ide<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>mos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t recent bu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ets an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d pla<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s pol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y is a \u201c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ayere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d\u201d h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>trate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gy w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly a sma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> fr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on of t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>urch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ase re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>irem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts is i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lly he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th incre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ges laye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red on over tim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e as <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he buy<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d for t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hat s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>easo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ach<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eref<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ore as ce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>int<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ncre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ase<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s over th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>urch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ase<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s. A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s a res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ult of t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>his p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ress<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> str<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gy, a reduc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>upp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly pi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne of i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nvento<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y do<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> imm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>diate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>lea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ove<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g and the dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on of \u201ch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hly proba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u201d. <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>I<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f the forec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns were no long<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted to o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ccur, any accumu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n or los<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s on th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g ins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ume<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s would be imm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed to profit or loss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>K<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ey<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> sources<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> of estimation<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> uncertainty<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Cl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ima<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te chan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>In prep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g the conso<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>date<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l statem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p <span class=\"_ _341\">has co</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red the imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of clima<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te chang<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e, par<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>in the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> conte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e TCFD di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sclos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ures s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t on p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es 4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4 to 55 and th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ust<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y targ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ets<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g fixed ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> rep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e is ph<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ase<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d ove<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r sever<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al ye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>refo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re any ch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ang<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>irem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>so<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ith cl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e wou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld not h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ave a mate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n any gi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ven y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ear. The<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o be incur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>in conn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s comm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>itm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts are inclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d with<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up\u2019s bu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t and<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> thre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-ye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch have bee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>use<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>upp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t the impa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt revi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ews of non<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt asse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts and th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>go<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n and viab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s. Fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iscl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>osure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n to the i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mpa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of cli<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mate cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e on <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ess<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of intan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y, pla<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d eq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uip<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt are i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n note<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s 14 and 15<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Gi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ven the id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed ris<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ks are exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e prese<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt in the med<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ium<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> to lon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m, th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mate ch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ang<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e on t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od and vi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup over the ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t three year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>be mate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ria<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l and is there<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fore not cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>cl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed as a key so<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>urce of es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cer<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y. UK sto<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re est<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>amm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>u<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ak<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>si<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ant str<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gic pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>amm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e to revi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ew its UK store est<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate, resu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ltin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g in a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et charg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u00a351.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a3161.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4m) in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the year. <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>A sig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fica<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt level of esti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on has be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> use<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne the cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rges to be <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he year. <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>T<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> mos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t sign<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>can<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t judg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt that impa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts the cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rge is that the store<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s ide<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed as par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of the prog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e are <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ore li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>kely than not<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> to close. Fur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er sig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fica<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt closu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re c<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt charg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> may be record<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed in fut<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure years<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, dep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng on dec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns mad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>out fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er store closu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res and the su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ccess<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l del<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y of the transforma<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>tion programme.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere a store closure has be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en ann<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d, the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re is <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>a reduce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d level<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> of esti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on unce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>aint<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y as the pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e act<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> take<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n over a s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ore im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate tim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ef<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me. Fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> sig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fica<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt esti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y aris<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es in respe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>of deter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> the recove<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts and th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e incu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _341\">as pa</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of the progr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me. Si<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>can<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t assum<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons have bee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> made inc<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>luding:  <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">Reass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of the usef<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ul li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ves of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>store fix<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ets an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d </span>closu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re date<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s. <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">Esti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion in resp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of the exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d shor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>-te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span>va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">lue i</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>use<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, inclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng assu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mpt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns with reg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ard to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">of tr</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>adi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng as wel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l as <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ges to futu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re sale<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, gros<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s margin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">d op</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g costs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">Esti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion of the sal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e procee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds for fre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>old sto<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch is </span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent up<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on loc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c fac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>to<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>tim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>of like<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d futu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re chang<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he UK reta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il prop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y marke<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t valuat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>  <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">Esti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion of the valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on paym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s requ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>for<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span>leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>old sto<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re exit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, which is dep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt on a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>um<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>to<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g the ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tent of mod<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e store, th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ms of the l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e agre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t, an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f the p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ump<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ike<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly to have a mater<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re closu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">re date</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and chan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ges to futu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re sale<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s. Se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e notes 5 <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d 1<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">for f</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ur<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r deta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent of prop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y, <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt and equ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ip<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Prop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y, pla<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d eq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uip<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt are re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wed f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>irm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t if<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> even<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts or c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>han<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in ci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rcums<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nces i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ica<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te that t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>arr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>yi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t may <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ot be recover<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le. Wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en a review for imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt is con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>duc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d, the recove<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>is dete<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rmi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d base<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on the hi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ghe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r of va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e and f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ess co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sts to s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>el<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> use m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ires t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p to dete<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ine a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>um<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ptio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns in rela<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e cash flow proje<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns over the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> thre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-ye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d (wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ich i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s a key sou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rce of<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> est<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ima<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n uncer<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y), the lon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m grow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th rate to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>be app<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d beyo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s three<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ear pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od and the ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sk-a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uste<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ax<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>coun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t rate used to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>coun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t the assum<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h flows to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rese<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue. S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e note 15 fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s on t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sum<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ptio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> and asso<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ciated sensitiv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ities.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Post<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>-retir<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ement <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>benefits<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e deter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>min<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on of pens<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion net inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t incom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e and the defi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fit obl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on of the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s defin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fit pen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s on th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on of ce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mpti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>coun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t rate, infl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on rate and mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>rate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s. Di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ffere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s aris<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m act<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ual ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ces or fut<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure chan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>in assu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mpt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns wil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l be refle<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted in subse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iod<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e fair va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue of unqu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ote<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d inves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n tota<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts is e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>era<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e estim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ates provi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he mana<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r of the i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nvest<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt or f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d. S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e note 11 for f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ur<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s on th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>han<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e key ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ump<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ates<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Rem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>O<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>do cont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt consi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Conting<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent consider<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ation, resulting from the investme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt in Ocado<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Reta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il L<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>imi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, is re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d at f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e at ea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch rep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g date<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e fair va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue of the contin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt consi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion has be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> usi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng the ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted pres<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent val<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue techn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue and is bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed on pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y wei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ghti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng pos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le scen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ios and ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>plyi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>prop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate disco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt rate to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>refle<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t the timin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he pos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> paym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t. The G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup has cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ios refle<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rent m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ket un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y, taki<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nto accou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt O<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>do Ret<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l Li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d\u2019s m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ost re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cent t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>din<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g up<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>date i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n Ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rch 2023<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as dete<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>\u00a364<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7m <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r: \u00a3172.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6m). See no<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>21 for f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>",
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    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfAccountingJudgementsAndEstimatesExplanatory",
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    "period": "2022-04-03T00:00:00/2023-04-02T00:00:00"
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Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Exe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cuti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve Comm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e reviews th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Group<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g in o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r to ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ess p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>llo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cate re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rces ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ross e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ach o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s repor<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g seg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>men<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts have there<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fore be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>enti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d as follow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s: <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">UK Cloth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing &amp; Hom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e \u2013 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es the retai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng of wome<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nswe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>, mens<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>, lin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e, kid<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>swe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar and ho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me prod<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s throug<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h UK retai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l </span>store<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne. <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">UK Foo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d \u2013 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s the result<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he UK reta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il foo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d busin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, UK Fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od fr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>anc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>his<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ope<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and UK supp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in ser<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ice<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\"></span>fol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>low<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g five <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>mai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n categ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ies<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: protein de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>dai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>; prod<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uce; amb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt and in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>store bake<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>; mea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ls<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, des<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t and frozen; and hos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d \u201c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>Fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the M<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ove\u201d; a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ale<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s to Oc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o Reta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il L<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>imi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">Inter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al \u2013 consis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts of Mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ks and Sp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cer own<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed bu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ses in Europe an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d Asia an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d the inter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al fra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>his<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e oper<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.</span> <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">Oca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>do \u2013 inclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>des th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s share of profit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s or <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es from the inves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent in Oca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>do Reta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il Lim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Ot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>bu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ess ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d oper<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng seg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, inc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing M&amp;<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S Ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nk and M&amp;<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S Ene<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rgy, <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d prese<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nted in \u201c<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s\u201d. <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>F<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>come an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d costs are not allo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts as each is mana<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>cen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d basis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Exe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cuti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve Comm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e asses<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>of the ope<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g segm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s base<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>easu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uste<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d ope<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">is me</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>asu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt basi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s exclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>des the eff<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts of adju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing item<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s from the op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>era<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g segm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e follow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g is <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>an ana<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lysis of the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s revenu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e and result<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>:<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>52 we<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ek<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed 1 A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il 2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>023<span class=\"_ _21d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb\">52 we<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ek<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d 2 A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il 202<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>UK Clothing &amp; Hom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>UK Foo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>International<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Ocado<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>All <span class=\"ls1 ws0\"> </span>other segments<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Group<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>UK Clothing &amp; Ho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>UK Fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>International<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Ocado<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>All <span class=\"_ _d\"></span> other segments<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Sales<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>15<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _1b\"> </span><span class=\"ls1ec ws21b\">7,<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _c3\"> </span><span class=\"ls7b wsa8\">1,0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>55.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _b8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _20a\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _c\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls15 ws80\">11,988.0<span class=\"_ _7\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls22 ws8f\">3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>332<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _1b\"> </span><span class=\"ls66 ws76\">6,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>639.6<span class=\"_ _98\"> </span><span class=\"ls119 ws136\">9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _25\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _e7\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _c\"> </span></span></span>10,9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>09.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></span>Reven<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _186\"> </span><span class=\"ls7b wsa8\">3,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>658<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _1b\"> </span><span class=\"ls1ec ws21b\">7,<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _2b\"> </span></span>1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,055<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0<span class=\"_ _b8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _e7\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _1f\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls12b ws14e\">11<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>93<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _6\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls20 ws2b\">3,30<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8.3<span class=\"_ _1b\"> </span><span class=\"ls66 ws76\">6,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>639.6<span class=\"_ _98\"> </span><span class=\"ls119 ws136\">9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _25\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _e7\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ls67 ws5\">1<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>0,885.<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>Adj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g pro<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>fit/<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>(loss<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>323<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _12f\"> </span><span class=\"ls40 ws43\">248<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0<span class=\"_ _10d\"> </span><span class=\"ls120 ws144\">84.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _1c\"> </span><span class=\"ls87 ws96\">(29.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5)<span class=\"_ _47\"> </span><span class=\"ls32 ws7\">(0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _15\"> </span><span class=\"ls72 ws4c\">626<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.6<span class=\"_ _9b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls73 ws82\">33<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.7<span class=\"_ _a1\"> </span><span class=\"ls119 ws136\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _b4\"> </span><span class=\"ls15 ws80\">73.6<span class=\"_ _172\"> </span><span class=\"ls21 wsed\">13<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9<span class=\"_ _29\"> </span>13<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _a7\"> </span><span class=\"ls2c ws2c\">70<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>Financ<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>e inc<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ome be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fore adj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ms<span class=\"_ _123\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls8 ws13\">5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _21e\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls125 ws149\">28.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce costs bef<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> adjusting items<span class=\"_ _21f\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls89 wsb3\">(2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>02<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _220\"> </span></span><span class=\"lsd5 wse8\">(214<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fit/(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>los<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s) bef<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x and adj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> items<span class=\"_ _68\"> </span><span class=\"ls131 ws158\">32<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _12f\"> </span><span class=\"ls40 ws43\">248<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0<span class=\"_ _10d\"> </span><span class=\"ls120 ws144\">84.8<span class=\"_ _221\"> </span><span class=\"ls87 ws96\">(29.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5)<span class=\"_ _47\"> </span><span class=\"ls32 ws7\">(0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5)<span class=\"_ _1c\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws83\">482<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.0<span class=\"_ _9b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls73 ws82\">33<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.7<span class=\"_ _a1\"> </span><span class=\"ls119 ws136\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _b4\"> </span><span class=\"ls15 ws80\">73.6<span class=\"_ _172\"> </span><span class=\"ls21 wsed\">13<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9<span class=\"_ _29\"> </span>13<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _a0\"> </span><span class=\"ls8f wsa0\">522<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>Adjusting items <span class=\"_ _184\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls73 ws82\">(6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3)<span class=\"_ _6a\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls8f wsa0\">(<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>131.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Pr<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ofit<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>/(lo<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ss<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>) be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">re t</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ax<span class=\"_ _7b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls131 ws158\">323<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _12f\"> </span><span class=\"ls40 ws43\">248<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0<span class=\"_ _10d\"> </span><span class=\"ls120 ws144\">84.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _1c\"> </span><span class=\"ls87 ws96\">(29.5)<span class=\"_ _14d\"> </span><span class=\"ls32 ws7\">(0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5)<span class=\"_ _18\"> </span><span class=\"ls9 ws145\">475<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _9b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls73 ws82\">33<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.7<span class=\"_ _a1\"> </span><span class=\"ls119 ws136\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _b4\"> </span><span class=\"ls15 ws80\">73.6<span class=\"_ _172\"> </span><span class=\"ls21 wsed\">13<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9<span class=\"_ _29\"> </span>13<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _a3\"> </span><span class=\"ls2c ws2c\">3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>91.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>1 <span class=\"_ _20\"> </span>Sa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s is reve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e sta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r to adj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r UK Clo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng &amp; Ho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me br<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>si<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gnm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt sa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les of \u00a35<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7m (la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st ye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a323<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m).<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2 <span class=\"_ _12\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _1a\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>/(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>los<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s) is stat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed as gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ofi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t less op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g cos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r to adj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ms<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. At rep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt leve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l cos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts are al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d whe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly att<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e or ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on an app<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te cost dr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ver fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r the cos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Other segmental information<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>52 we<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ek<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed 1 A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il 2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>023<span class=\"_ _21d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb\">52 we<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ek<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d 2 A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il 202<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>UK Clothing &amp; Hom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>UK <span class=\"_ _d\"></span><span class=\"ff1ba\"> </span>Food<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>International<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Ocado<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>All <span class=\"ls1 ws0\"> </span>other segments<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Group<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>UK Clothing &amp; Ho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>UK <span class=\"_ _1\"></span><span class=\"ff1bb\"> </span>Food<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>International<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Ocado<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>All <span class=\"_ _d\"></span> other segments<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Additions t<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y, <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls1 ws0\"> </span>and equipment, <span class=\"_ _341\">and in</span><span class=\"_ _1\"></span>tangible <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>assets (<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>exclud<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ing goodwill and rig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ht<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>of-use assets<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>170<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _d3\"> </span><span class=\"ls8 ws13\">221<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _ae\"> </span><span class=\"ls87 ws96\">29.9<span class=\"_ _b7\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _20a\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _1d\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls72 ws4c\">421<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _bd\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls21 wsed\">13<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _45\"> </span><span class=\"ls73 ws82\">163<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _14b\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f ws7f\">18.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _b8\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _e7\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _15\"> </span><span class=\"lsd5 wse8\">321.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ciat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n and<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> amortisation<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>1,2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _df\"> </span><span class=\"ls1ef ws21d\">(<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>74<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span><span class=\"ls81 ws92\">(35<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7)<span class=\"_ _d3\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _20a\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls89 wsb3\">(578.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _a7\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls118 ws135\">(2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>68<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _16\"> </span><span class=\"ls9 ws145\">(24<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>8)<span class=\"_ _cc\"> </span><span class=\"ls8 ws13\">(35<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0)<span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _20a\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _1d\"> </span></span></span></span>(551.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span>Impairment charges, impairment re<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>versals an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">d ass</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et wri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>off<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>10.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _bf\"> </span><span class=\"ls8 ws13\">6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _e4\"> </span><span class=\"ls16 ws14\">(1.9)<span class=\"_ _3f\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _20a\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _1c9\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls62 wsbc\">14<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _ec\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls119 ws136\">(<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _3b\"> </span><span class=\"ls73 ws82\">1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.7<span class=\"_ _d1\"> </span><span class=\"ls89 wsb3\">(8.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0)<span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _20a\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _15\"> </span><span class=\"ls7b wsa8\">(3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4.5)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>1 <span class=\"_ _20\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _1a\"></span>T<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se cos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are all<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e they ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e dire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tly at<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ut<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere cos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are not di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly at<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ut<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on is ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de to eac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed on an ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate cos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t dr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2 <span class=\"_ _12\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _1a\"></span>I<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s \u00a33.1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a30.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2m) de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s on inve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and lia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ies<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, inclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng inves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts in ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ates an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>joi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt ventu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, are not disclo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sed be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>use th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ey are <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ot repo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _341\">to, or revi</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ewe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>, the Exe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cut<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive Com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfEntitysReportableSegmentsExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:213800EJP14A79ZG1X44",
    "period": "2022-04-03T00:00:00/2023-04-02T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-672": {
   "value": "3  EXPENSE ANALYSIS 2023 Total \u00a3m 2022 Total \u00a3m Revenue 11,931.3 10,885.1 Cost of sales  (7,786.7) (7,130. 3) Gross profit  4,144.6 3,754.8 Selling and administrative expenses  (3,609.2) (3,244.1) Other operating income  23.2 80.1 Share of results of Ocado Retail Limited  (43.5) (18.6) Operating profit 515.1 572.2 The figures above include \u00a3111.5m (last year: \u00a3136.8m) adjusting item charges within operating profit (see note 5). These are further analysed against the categories of cost of sales (\u00a3nil; last year: \u00a317.0m gain), selling and administrative expenses (\u00a3103.8m; last year: \u00a3155.9m), other operating income (\u00a36.3m; last year: \u00a334.6m) and share of results of Ocado Retail Limited (\u00a314.0m; last year: \u00a332.5m). The selling and administrative expenses are further analysed below: 2023 Total \u00a3m 2022 Total \u00a3m Employee costs 1 1,546.5 1,420.6 Occupancy costs 463.9 344.3 Repairs, renewals and maintenance of property 111.2 122.2 Depreciation, amortisation and asset impairments and write-offs 2 574.7 586.4 IT costs 228.6 212.1 Marketing costs 220.2 209.4 Other costs 3 464.1 349.1 Selling and administrative expenses  3,609.2 3,244.1 1   There are an additional \u00a358.7m (last year: \u00a365.1m) employee costs recorded within cost of sales. These costs are included within the aggregate remuneration disclosures in note 10A. 2   Includes \u00a30.2m (last year: \u00a30.2m) depreciation and \u00a32.9m (last year: \u00a3nil) impairment charged on investment property. 3   Includes costs such as logistics, professional fees and sundry costs. Adjusting items categorised as selling and administrative expenses are further analysed as employee costs \u00a319.0m (last year \u00a30.1m); occupancy costs \u00a38.2m (last year: \u00a35.9m); depreciation, amortisation and asset impairments and write-offs \u00a343.0m (last year: \u00a364.9m); and other costs \u00a333.6m (last year: \u00a385.0m). ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfExpensesExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:213800EJP14A79ZG1X44",
    "period": "2022-04-03T00:00:00/2023-04-02T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-715": {
   "value": "The selling and administrative expenses are further analysed below: 2023 Total \u00a3m 2022 Total \u00a3m Employee costs 1 1,546.5 1,420.6 Occupancy costs 463.9 344.3 Repairs, renewals and maintenance of property 111.2 122.2 Depreciation, amortisation and asset impairments and write-offs 2 574.7 586.4 IT costs 228.6 212.1 Marketing costs 220.2 209.4 Other costs 3 464.1 349.1 Selling and administrative expenses  3,609.2 3,244.1 1   There are an additional \u00a358.7m (last year: \u00a365.1m) employee costs recorded within cost of sales. These costs are included within the aggregate remuneration disclosures in note 10A. 2   Includes \u00a30.2m (last year: \u00a30.2m) depreciation and \u00a32.9m (last year: \u00a3nil) impairment charged on investment property. 3   Includes costs such as logistics, professional fees and sundry costs. Adjusting items categorised as selling and administrative expenses are further analysed as employee costs \u00a319.0m (last year \u00a30.1m); occupancy costs \u00a38.2m (last year: \u00a35.9m); depreciation, amortisation and asset impairments and write-offs \u00a343.0m (last year: \u00a364.9m); and other costs \u00a333.6m (last year: \u00a385.0m). ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfGeneralAndAdministrativeExpenseExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:213800EJP14A79ZG1X44",
    "period": "2022-04-03T00:00:00/2023-04-02T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-673": {
   "value": "4  PROFIT BEFORE TAXATION The following items have been included in arriving at profit before taxation: 2023 \u00a3m 2022 \u00a3m Net foreign exchange losses/(gains) 6.7 (14.5) Cost of inventories recognised as an expense 6,751.3 6,086.3 Write-down of inventories recognised as an expense 266.0 197.6 Depreciation of property, plant and equipment 1 \u2013 owned assets 310.5 290.5 \u2013 right-of-use assets 180.9 167.8 Amortisation of intangible assets 87.0 93.6 Impairments and write-offs of intangible assets and property, plant and equipment 2 31.7 100.1 Impairment reversals of property, plant and equipment (40.2) (62.1) Impairments of right-of-use assets 14.8 25.4 Impairment reversals of right-of-use assets (14.9) (28.9) 1  Includes \u00a30.2m (last year: \u00a30.2m) depreciation charged on investment property. 2  Includes \u00a32.9m (last year: \u00a3nil) impairment charged on investment property. Included in administrative expenses is the auditor\u2019s remuneration, including expenses for audit and non-audit services, payable to the Company\u2019s auditor Deloitte LLP and its associates as follows: 2023 \u00a3m 2022 \u00a3m Annual audit of the Company and the consolidated financial statements 2.0 1.7 Audit of subsidiary companies 0.7 0.6 Total audit fees 2.7 2.3 Audit-related assurance services 0.3 0.2 Total non-audit services fees 0.3 0.2 Total audit and non-audit services 3.0 2.5 ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfProfitLossFromOperatingActivitiesExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:213800EJP14A79ZG1X44",
    "period": "2022-04-03T00:00:00/2023-04-02T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-716": {
   "value": "Included in administrative expenses is the auditor\u2019s remuneration, including expenses for audit and non-audit services, payable to the Company\u2019s auditor Deloitte LLP and its associates as follows: 2023 \u00a3m 2022 \u00a3m Annual audit of the Company and the consolidated financial statements 2.0 1.7 Audit of subsidiary companies 0.7 0.6 Total audit fees 2.7 2.3 Audit-related assurance services 0.3 0.2 Total non-audit services fees 0.3 0.2 Total audit and non-audit services 3.0 2.5 ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfAuditorsRemunerationExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:213800EJP14A79ZG1X44",
    "period": "2022-04-03T00:00:00/2023-04-02T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-674": {
   "value": "5  ADJ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>U<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>STI<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>NG ITE<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>MS<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ota<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l adju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng item<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s repo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted for the 52-wee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d ende<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d 1 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il 2023 is a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et charg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u00a36<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a313<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2m). <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>T<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he adj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fit befo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re tax to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive at adj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uste<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d profit are:<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Note<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2023<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>In<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in ope<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Str<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ateg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es \u2013 <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>UK store es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tate<span class=\"_ _238\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls62 ws2f\">15<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, 22<span class=\"_ _10d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls115 ws132\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>51<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3)<span class=\"_ _85\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>61.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span>Str<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ateg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es \u2013 <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Str<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l simp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _239\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls81 ws92\">22<span class=\"_ _83\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls89 wsb3\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>16<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _fb\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Strategic<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> programmes \u2013 Organi<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>sation<span class=\"_ _129\"> </span><span class=\"ls2c ws2c\">17<span class=\"_ _20a\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls72 ws4c\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>10.7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _b6\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls86 wsfd\">14.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Str<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ateg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es \u2013 <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>UK log<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ist<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _23a\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls62 ws2f\">15<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, 22<span class=\"_ _20a\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls72 ws4c\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>10<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5)<span class=\"_ _ae\"> </span></span><span class=\"lsd5 wse8\">21.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Str<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ateg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s \u2013 Inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l sto<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re closu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _23b\"> </span><span class=\"ls81 ws92\">22<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _4b\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls31 ws6e\">0.4<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Store i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mpa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt rever<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ls a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _21d\"> </span><span class=\"ls62 ws2f\">15<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, 22<span class=\"_ _e4\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls115 ws132\">15<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _ae\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls31 ws6e\">60.0<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Acquisit<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ion of<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ist Limited<span class=\"_ _1fd\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls115 ws132\">(2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1)<span class=\"_ _a6\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ust<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g as pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e inves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n Oc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o <span class=\"ls1\"> </span>Retail Limit<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>29 <span class=\"_ _cc\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls62 wsbc\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>14<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _cc\"> </span></span>(32.5)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>M&amp;<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S B<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rges i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ncu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n to the i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ran<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rovi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _23c\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls32 ws7\">(2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0)<span class=\"_ _84\"> </span></span><span class=\"ws13\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>16<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Fra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>str<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _23d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls41 ws156\">0.4<span class=\"_ _16b\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls128 ws14c\">(41<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tly att<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ut<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le gain<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s resulti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng from th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Covid<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-19 pan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mic<span class=\"_ _23e\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _1e0\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls119 ws136\">1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>111<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _9a\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb lsaa ws1a\">(136.8<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>In<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in net fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e/(cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Remeas<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>urement<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> of Ocado R<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>etail<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> Limit<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ed c<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ontingent c<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>onsideration<span class=\"_ _23f\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls72 ws4c\">108<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _167\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls15 ws80\">5.6<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ance cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s incu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t Limi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted def<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red and cont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>era<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _240\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls81 ws92\">(2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8)<span class=\"_ _fb\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>105<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _1e8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls15 ws80\">5.6<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Adj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fit bef<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re tax<span class=\"_ _241\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls73 ws82\">(6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3)<span class=\"_ _b3\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls8f wsa0\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>131<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Str<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gic p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es \u2013 UK s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>to<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tate (\u00a351.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3m)<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> In Nove<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er 2016, the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up ann<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ced a strate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c progr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsf<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>orm an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d rotate the UK store est<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate with the over<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l obje<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tive<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">to imp</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rove our store est<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et our custo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs\u2019 nee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup inc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red charg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es of \u00a38<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>70m up to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il 2023 unde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r this<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>amm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e pri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ily rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>clo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sure cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s asso<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ciate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d with sto<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res ide<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d as <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of the stra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>teg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic tran<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sfo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ans<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p has recogn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>harg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u00a3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>51.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3m in the per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in relat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>to those store<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s iden<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed as par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of the rotati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ima<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>refle<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts the late<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st vie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tore closu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re pla<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns and late<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ump<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns for esti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d store closure cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, as wel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l as <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>harg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent of bui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ldin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gs and fix<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ture<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and fit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, and dep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on as a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ult of shor<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ten<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing the us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l econ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>omi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c life<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">of sto</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res base<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on the most rece<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt app<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roved ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it routes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Fur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rges rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the clos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure and rotat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion of the UK store est<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate are antici<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d over the nex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t ei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ght year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s as <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he prog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gres<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ses<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the qua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch is subje<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ang<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e throu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>out the pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>amm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d as <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up get<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s greater cer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y of circu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mst<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ces that ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in pla<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ake closure fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cial<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly viab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le. Futu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re charg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es wil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l not inclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de Fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>odh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l closure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s at <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e even<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y for a bet<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter loc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n, as this is not in the scop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e prog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. As a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t 1 Ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 2023<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the tot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al cl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>osure p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e now con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts of 20<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6 s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tores<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, 10<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8 of wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ich h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ave al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>read<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y clo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Fur<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of c.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u00a3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>165m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> are esti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d with<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in the ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t eigh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>anc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>br<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g antic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ipate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d total pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e costs sin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce 20<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>16 to c.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u00a31bn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. In addi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n, wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> store e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it rou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tes in t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>igh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s lea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to the re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f gai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it, p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>icu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly those re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng to as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ana<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> cred<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s will al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>so be reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d with<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in adj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ust<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ms as <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he prog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e. The anti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cip<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated tota<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l progr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>da<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>do not<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e any cos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at may a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ris<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n to a fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>30 s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tores cu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntly un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n for c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>losu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ht yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. At this sta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se c.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0 stores rema<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in comm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>erci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le and in the event of a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cisi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lose the sto<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re, the exi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t routes are not<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> yet cer<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ese cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>rep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d as <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>jus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g items on the basi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s that they are signi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ant in qua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m, rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a str<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gic ini<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tive foc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>use<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _341\">on rev</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iew<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g our store est<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate and to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id comp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ara<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y from one pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>amm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e inclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s all stores wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>amm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e close<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d b<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>y 2030/31, but charg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es in the year<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>, an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d futu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re charge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d not inclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de Foo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l closure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>at a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ease even<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">ere th</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere is opp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ecu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">re a bet</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter loc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Str<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gic pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>amm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es \u2013 Struc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l simp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fica<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n (<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u00a3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>16.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m) Du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng 2022/<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>23<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mmi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted to a st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>duc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">of it</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s ope<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ire to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>si<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y the orga<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">d pr</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ior<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>mit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iga<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>cost in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>creas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es face<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he bus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ine<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">As p</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of this obj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve, a thoro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ugh revi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ew has bee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n per<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to rest<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure and ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ght size the orga<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on with an in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-ye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar focu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s on the s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e, th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red \u00a31<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3m of co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e revi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ew of s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ture<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s has<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> resu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lted i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n a red<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on of c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.700 ro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les ve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rsu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cros<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s centr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> sup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t cen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tres<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t and s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ith a c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>harg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of \u00a316<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ily fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r red<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cy a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d with thes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e chan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ges<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The prov<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on is exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>to be fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lly ut<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d dur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g 2023/24. Fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er ch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>arge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of c.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u00a317<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>m are<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted in 2023/24 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing the tota<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l progr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me cost to c.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u00a3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>33.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4m.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ese cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>to be adjus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng items as the cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are par<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he str<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ateg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e, sign<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue and wou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t the yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-ye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y of the busi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Strateg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic progr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>amme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s \u2013 Organis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ation (\u00a310.7<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>m) Du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng 2016/17<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>, th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nno<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ced a w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ngi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>trate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c revi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ew acros<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>a numb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er of areas of the busi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch inclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d UK<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> org<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ani<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me to cen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r Lon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>do<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n He<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Offi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce fun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns into one bui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ldi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>In the pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, an <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rge of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u00a310<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7m <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a314.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3m impa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>irm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> rever<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l). Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>late<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s to the u<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g of as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mpti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ket<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> fluc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons over the li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fe of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the sub<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>prev<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sly close<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d offices<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng our Lon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>don He<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad Offi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce fun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s into on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e build<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g incur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red to date are <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u00a397m. Any <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ture cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rges/<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>rever<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ls w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate to th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e up<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ump<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rket<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> fluc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons over the li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fe of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the sub<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et lease to Septe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er 204<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ese ch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>arg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es are re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d as ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>jus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ms as t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hey are<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> sig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fica<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt in valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e, rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a str<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ateg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic ini<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tiat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive, are not<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>to be norm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g costs of the busi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and are<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iste<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ith th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sclos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure of cos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>revi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sly reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Str<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gic p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es \u2013 UK l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>og<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ist<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s (\u00a310.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5m) In 2017<span class=\"_ _e\"></span>/<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>18<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, as p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f the p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>revi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ous<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly ann<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d lon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>amm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>siti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a sin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ier UK dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>utio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n net<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rk<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>no<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ced th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f a new C<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>loth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g &amp; Ho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ibu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n centre in Welha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m Gre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, Her<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rdsh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ire. A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> resu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lt, t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p ann<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d the c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>losu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re of t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wo e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ibu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n centres<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. In Febr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y 2020, <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t phase of the sing<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>tie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>amm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e wa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e closu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re of t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wo f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ibu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n centres acro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss 2020<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>/<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>21 and 202<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>1/22.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> In Jan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y 2023, the closu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n centre was<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d for 20<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>23/24. A net charg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u00a31<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5m has be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, reflec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng the vie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d closure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s. Total p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ram<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me cos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts to d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate are \u00a3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>28.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4m w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ith f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r net<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rges of \u00a330<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2m exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d over <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t two fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ese cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rges are rep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d as <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ust<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ms on the basis that<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> they are sig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt in quan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tum<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, rela<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>trate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c initi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve foc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>use<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on review<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g our UK logi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cs net<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o aid comp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y from on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Stor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e impai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, impa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt revers<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and prop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y charges (\u00a315.1<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>m cred<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p has recogn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>umb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>arg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es and cred<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>its in the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sso<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ith t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>yi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ms of p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y, plant and equipment. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p has per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent test<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sed on the la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>test<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Bo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ard app<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roved bu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et and thre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e year pla<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n fut<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure cash flow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>jec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s for UK and Inter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al store<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s (<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>din<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g thos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e stores<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> that have be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en capt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d as <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of the UK store est<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>amm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e). <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>As a result<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, store imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt testi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng has ide<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d store<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he cu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d ant<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>icip<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ture p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>man<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce do<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> not s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>upp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e car<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e sto<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. A cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rge of \u00a31<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a32.9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m) <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s bee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n incur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ima<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>in resp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ets a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ith t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e sto<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. In a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ddi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n, a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> cred<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it of \u00a333.1m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year: \u00a363.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4m) has bee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n recog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed for the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> rever<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l of sto<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red in p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rev<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re revi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sed fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ture ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh flow proje<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns more than sup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g value of the store<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, refle<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g improve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d trad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s comp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>are<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to thos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sum<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed at t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Refe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r to note 15 fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s on t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>men<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e charge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s/credit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s have bee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>cl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed as an adju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng item on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> the bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is of the signi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ant qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>antu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rge/cred<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it in the pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od to th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e resu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lts o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up. A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ny fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ture c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>harg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r revers<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng to s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tores p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>revi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ous<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>aire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>jus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ms wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> cont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>inu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e recogn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hin adj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g items in lin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e with the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>igi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rge. A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ny f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>utu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rges o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r rever<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ls re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g to sto<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> not p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>revi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sly imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>aire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ith<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>jus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ms or o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up\u2019s adj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ust<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>item<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s pol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y wil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l be recogn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in the u<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>nderlyi<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ng r<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>esults.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Acqu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ist L<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d (\u00a322<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1m)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>On 30 Se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ptem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r 2022 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up comp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lete<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d the acqui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>siti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on of Gi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st Lim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d from Stores<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld Lim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ited<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ubs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>idi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y of The BO<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>C G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup L<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>imi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, as p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of M<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>&amp;<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019 m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ulti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ear p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ram<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me to<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts Fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d sup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ply cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rk to su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>row<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. As<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> par<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p has incu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d \u00a328.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3m of one<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>off<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rges tha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>are not consi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red to be day-to<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ay ope<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of the busi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ran<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>\u00a36.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8m have bee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n incu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d and<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> \u00a33<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3m of othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r costs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, main<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly retentio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n bon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>use<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, alo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h \u00a318.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2m of cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng to th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f our p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>shi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p with Gis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t Limi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. This was off<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set by a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u00a36<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2m <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>gai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n on barg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n purcha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se. Se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e note 31 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r fur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ese cos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>jus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ms as th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ey re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>late to a m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ajo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n and<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, but for the tran<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n, the bus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ine<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss wou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld not have incu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d thes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e c<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and as a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ult are not consi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red to be no<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l ope<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he bus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ine<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Fur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> in 2023/24 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n rela<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e acqui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>siti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, such as retenti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on bon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion and f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air val<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue adju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts ari<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>si<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng as par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> inves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt in Oca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>do Retai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l Limi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted (\u00a314.0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Int<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ets of \u00a336<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m were acqui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red as par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> inves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n Oc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o Reta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il L<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>imi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n 2019<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>/<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>20 rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing to t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Oc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o bran<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d and acqu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d custom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hip<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ese<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> int<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les are bei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d over <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir use<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l econo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c lives<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">of 10 \u2013 </span><span class=\"_ _1\"></span>40 years wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th an amor<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on charg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u00a3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>17<span class=\"_ _e\"></span>.1m recog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">in th</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d and a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated def<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x credit of \u00a33<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1m.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>harg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es in th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ax<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y are <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s share of the profit or loss of<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> the as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>so<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ciate and are consi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red to be adjus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng items as they are<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed on jud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s abo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ut thei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e and econ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>omi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c life an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>are<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> not re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated to th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lyin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce. T<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rges are rep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d as <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ust<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ms on the basis that th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ey are sig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fica<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt in quan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tum an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>to aid compa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m one per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _341\">to the ne</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>M&amp;S Bank charges<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> incurred in relation<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> to<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> insurance <span class=\"ls1 ws0\"> </span>mis-selling <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>provisions<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> (<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u00a32<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0m<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as an e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>omi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t in Ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rk<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r Fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l Se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ices plc (tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing as M&amp;<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S Ban<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k), a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d subsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y of HS<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>B<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>C UK Ban<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k plc, by way <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>Re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ip Agre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent that<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>itl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a 50% sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts of M&amp;S Ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nk af<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>prop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oes n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ot sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>are i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n any los<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ses o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f M&amp;<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S Ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nk and is not obl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ref<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>und any profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t share recei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ved<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m HS<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>BC<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, alth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gh fut<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure inco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me may be impa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted by sig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fica<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt one<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>off de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>duc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Si<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce the year en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d 3<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>1 De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r 20<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>10, M&amp;<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S Ban<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k has recog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> in its aud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l statem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts an esti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d liab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y for redre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> to custom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>in resp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of possi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e mis-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing of fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s profit sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re and fee inco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me from M&amp;<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S Ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nk<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> has be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en red<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ded<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the est<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ima<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted lia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y in<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>bot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h the curre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt and pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ior year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s. In li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h the account<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> treat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r the Re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hip A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re is a c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ap on t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>arg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es that can be off<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set aga<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t the profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>any<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e year<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>, wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>by excess li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s carr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d for<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ard are ded<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s futu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re profit sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re from M&amp;<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S Ban<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The ded<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> in the pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d is \u00a32.0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a316<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m). Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e treat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is in a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tems i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ine w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h prev<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rges i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on to s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tle<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of PP<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>I cl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>aim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d alth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gh i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t is recu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g, it is signi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ant in qua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he conte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he total<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rges re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or PP<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>I mis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>el<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng to da<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te and i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s not<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d repre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive of t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he no<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>for<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce of<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up. A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly noted<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e the A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ugu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st 2019 de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e to ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oten<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l mis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>el<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng cl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ims h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as now p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d, cos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g to the es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated lia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y for redres<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e. The<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> tota<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l charge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s recogn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed in adju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng item<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s since Se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ptem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r 20<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>12<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> for PPI is \u00a3324.7m <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch excee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds the tota<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l offse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t agai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nst profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u00a3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>255.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8m to date <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d this defi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cit wil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l be ded<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hare of fut<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts from M&amp;<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S Ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nk<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Fran<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>chi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing (\u00a30.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4m cred<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it) In Se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ptem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r 202<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>1 th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Group an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>no<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d the closure of 1<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>1 fran<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> store<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Fra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce in respo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nse to increa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d EU <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>orde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r costs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>, th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed a ch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>arg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of \u00a310<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3m fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> closu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re costs in 2021<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>/<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>22. A <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>prov<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on relea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se of \u00a3<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4m has be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d dur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g the p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n to th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e store<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in Fra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. <span class=\"_ _341\">No f</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ut<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure costs are ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e costs/credi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts are consi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>be adj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g items as they are on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>off in natu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re and sign<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ific<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ota<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e result<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to the I<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rna<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l seg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Remeasurement<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> of contingent<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> consideration including discount<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> unwind (\u00a31<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>08<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0m credit)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Conting<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent consider<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ation, resulting from the investme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt in Ocado<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Reta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il L<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>imi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, is re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d at f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e at ea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch rep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g date<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th the chan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ges in fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e recog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed in profit or loss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Dur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g 2021<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>/<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>22, \u00a3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>33<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8m of co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sid<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>led<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>llo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>win<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> the ach<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ieve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of the first and se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce target<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. A cred<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it of \u00a3108<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m has bee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n recogn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed in the per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d, rep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rese<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> the reva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>luat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion of the conti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>era<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n payab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u00a36<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4.7m (\u00a357<span class=\"_ _e\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m plu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rest). S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e note 21 fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e chan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e is c<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o be an <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>jus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g item as <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>it rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ates to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> major t<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ransac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tion<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> and c<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>onsequently<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> is not c<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>onsidered rep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rese<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tive o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f the n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mal o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>era<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ance o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e remea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt wil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l be recogn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in adju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng items unt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l conti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt consi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>paym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ete<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rmi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>2024<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>/<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>25<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce cos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts incu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t Limit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed def<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d and con<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>tingent consideration<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> (\u00a32.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8m)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, resu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rom th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e acq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on of G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t Li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d, i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld at am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t the co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>era<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n is rem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d at f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e at ea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch rep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th the chan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ges in fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e recog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed in profit or loss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. A <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> of \u00a32.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8m has be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en recog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sed in the pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, repres<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>coun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t unw<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d of th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e def<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sid<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d reva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of the cont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t c<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n payab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le. Se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e note 21 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r fur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r det<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ls<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. T<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>scou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>win<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e is co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> to be an <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ust<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m as <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t relate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a maj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or tran<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntly is n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ot cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d rep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rese<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive of t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce of th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up. T<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt u<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nwi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> rem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>easu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll be reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ust<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ms unti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l the final<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> paym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re mad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in 2025/26<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>",
   "dimensions": {
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    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:213800EJP14A79ZG1X44",
    "period": "2022-04-03T00:00:00/2023-04-02T00:00:00"
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   "value": "6  FIN<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ANCE<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> INC<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>OME/<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>(CO<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>STS)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2023<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nk and oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rest rece<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _242\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls66 ws76\">22<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _16c\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls73 ws82\">3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Ot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ance in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>come<span class=\"_ _23d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls41 ws156\">0.9<span class=\"_ _167\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls0 ws83\">5.9<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Pen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n net finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce incom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e (<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ee note 11H)<span class=\"_ _22e\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls81 ws92\">28<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _d1\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls21 wsed\">13.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>come of sub<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _1b2\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls120 ws144\">5.6<span class=\"_ _170\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls67 ws5\">5.5<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce inco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re adj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ms<span class=\"_ _243\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba\">58<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _13d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls125 ws149\">28<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>jus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ms<span class=\"_ _1fb\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls72 ws4c\">10<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0<span class=\"_ _1e8\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls15 ws80\">5.6<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Finance<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> income<span class=\"_ _20c\"> </span><span class=\"ls82 wse\">166<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _b2\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls0 ws83\">33.9<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Ot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ance cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _244\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls89 wsb3\">(6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _ae\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb\">(0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.8)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>paya<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>on syn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d bank fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _1eb\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls62 wsbc\">(4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>5)<span class=\"_ _13d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls122 ws147\">(4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>paya<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>on Me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>diu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>No<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tes<span class=\"_ _227\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls89 wsb3\">(65<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _22b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls72 ws4c\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>79.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>paya<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>on leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e liab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _245\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls12b ws14e\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>116<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _84\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb lsdc ws5f\">(<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>121<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Unw<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt on provi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _1c1\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls89 wsb3\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _16b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb\">(3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Unw<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt on Par<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hip li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ks &amp; <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cer UK Pen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n Sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me (see note 1<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _f1\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls62 wsbc\">(4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3)<span class=\"_ _16b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls122 ws147\">(4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s bef<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e adju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ms<span class=\"_ _246\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls89 wsb3\">(2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>02<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _b0\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb lsd5 wse8\">(214<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tems<span class=\"_ _247\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls81 ws92\">(2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8)<span class=\"_ _fb\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _248\"> </span><span class=\"ls87 ws96\">(205.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5)<span class=\"_ _9a\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb lsd5 wse8\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>214.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _249\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls87 ws96\">(39.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _89\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls1f ws7f\">(18<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfInterestExpenseExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:213800EJP14A79ZG1X44",
    "period": "2022-04-03T00:00:00/2023-04-02T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-742": {
   "value": "6  FIN<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ANCE<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> INC<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>OME/<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>(CO<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>STS)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2023<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nk and oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rest rece<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _242\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls66 ws76\">22<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _16c\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls73 ws82\">3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Ot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ance in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>come<span class=\"_ _23d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls41 ws156\">0.9<span class=\"_ _167\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls0 ws83\">5.9<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Pen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n net finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce incom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e (<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ee note 11H)<span class=\"_ _22e\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls81 ws92\">28<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _d1\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls21 wsed\">13.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>come of sub<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _1b2\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls120 ws144\">5.6<span class=\"_ _170\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls67 ws5\">5.5<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce inco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re adj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ms<span class=\"_ _243\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba\">58<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _13d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls125 ws149\">28<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>jus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ms<span class=\"_ _1fb\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls72 ws4c\">10<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0<span class=\"_ _1e8\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls15 ws80\">5.6<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Finance<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> income<span class=\"_ _20c\"> </span><span class=\"ls82 wse\">166<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _b2\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls0 ws83\">33.9<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Ot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ance cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _244\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls89 wsb3\">(6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _ae\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb\">(0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.8)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>paya<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>on syn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d bank fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _1eb\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls62 wsbc\">(4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>5)<span class=\"_ _13d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls122 ws147\">(4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>paya<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>on Me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>diu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>No<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tes<span class=\"_ _227\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls89 wsb3\">(65<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _22b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls72 ws4c\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>79.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>paya<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>on leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e liab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _245\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls12b ws14e\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>116<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _84\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb lsdc ws5f\">(<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>121<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Unw<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt on provi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _1c1\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls89 wsb3\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _16b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb\">(3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Unw<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt on Par<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hip li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ks &amp; <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cer UK Pen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n Sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me (see note 1<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _f1\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls62 wsbc\">(4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3)<span class=\"_ _16b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls122 ws147\">(4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s bef<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e adju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ms<span class=\"_ _246\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls89 wsb3\">(2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>02<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _b0\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb lsd5 wse8\">(214<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tems<span class=\"_ _247\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls81 ws92\">(2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8)<span class=\"_ _fb\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _248\"> </span><span class=\"ls87 ws96\">(205.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5)<span class=\"_ _9a\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb lsd5 wse8\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>214.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _249\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls87 ws96\">(39.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _89\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls1f ws7f\">(18<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfInterestIncomeExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:213800EJP14A79ZG1X44",
    "period": "2022-04-03T00:00:00/2023-04-02T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-740": {
   "value": "6  FIN<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ANCE<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> INC<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>OME/<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>(CO<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>STS)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2023<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nk and oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rest rece<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _242\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls66 ws76\">22<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _16c\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls73 ws82\">3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Ot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ance in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>come<span class=\"_ _23d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls41 ws156\">0.9<span class=\"_ _167\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls0 ws83\">5.9<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Pen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n net finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce incom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e (<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ee note 11H)<span class=\"_ _22e\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls81 ws92\">28<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _d1\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls21 wsed\">13.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>come of sub<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _1b2\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls120 ws144\">5.6<span class=\"_ _170\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls67 ws5\">5.5<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce inco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re adj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ms<span class=\"_ _243\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba\">58<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _13d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls125 ws149\">28<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>jus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ms<span class=\"_ _1fb\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls72 ws4c\">10<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0<span class=\"_ _1e8\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls15 ws80\">5.6<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Finance<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> income<span class=\"_ _20c\"> </span><span class=\"ls82 wse\">166<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _b2\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls0 ws83\">33.9<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Ot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ance cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _244\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls89 wsb3\">(6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _ae\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb\">(0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.8)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>paya<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>on syn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d bank fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _1eb\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls62 wsbc\">(4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>5)<span class=\"_ _13d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls122 ws147\">(4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>paya<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>on Me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>diu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>No<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tes<span class=\"_ _227\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls89 wsb3\">(65<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _22b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls72 ws4c\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>79.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>paya<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>on leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e liab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _245\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls12b ws14e\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>116<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _84\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb lsdc ws5f\">(<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>121<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Unw<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt on provi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _1c1\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls89 wsb3\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _16b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb\">(3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Unw<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt on Par<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hip li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ks &amp; <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cer UK Pen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n Sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me (see note 1<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _f1\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls62 wsbc\">(4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3)<span class=\"_ _16b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls122 ws147\">(4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s bef<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e adju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ms<span class=\"_ _246\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls89 wsb3\">(2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>02<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _b0\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb lsd5 wse8\">(214<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tems<span class=\"_ _247\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls81 ws92\">(2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8)<span class=\"_ _fb\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _248\"> </span><span class=\"ls87 ws96\">(205.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5)<span class=\"_ _9a\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb lsd5 wse8\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>214.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _249\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls87 ws96\">(39.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _89\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls1f ws7f\">(18<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfInterestIncomeExpenseExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:213800EJP14A79ZG1X44",
    "period": "2022-04-03T00:00:00/2023-04-02T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-732": {
   "value": "6  FIN<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ANCE<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> INC<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>OME/<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>(CO<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>STS)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2023<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nk and oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rest rece<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _242\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls66 ws76\">22<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _16c\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls73 ws82\">3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Ot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ance in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>come<span class=\"_ _23d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls41 ws156\">0.9<span class=\"_ _167\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls0 ws83\">5.9<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Pen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n net finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce incom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e (<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ee note 11H)<span class=\"_ _22e\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls81 ws92\">28<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _d1\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls21 wsed\">13.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>come of sub<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _1b2\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls120 ws144\">5.6<span class=\"_ _170\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls67 ws5\">5.5<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce inco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re adj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ms<span class=\"_ _243\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba\">58<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _13d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls125 ws149\">28<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>jus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ms<span class=\"_ _1fb\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls72 ws4c\">10<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0<span class=\"_ _1e8\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls15 ws80\">5.6<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Finance<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> income<span class=\"_ _20c\"> </span><span class=\"ls82 wse\">166<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _b2\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls0 ws83\">33.9<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Ot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ance cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _244\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls89 wsb3\">(6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _ae\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb\">(0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.8)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>paya<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>on syn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d bank fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _1eb\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls62 wsbc\">(4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>5)<span class=\"_ _13d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls122 ws147\">(4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>paya<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>on Me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>diu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>No<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tes<span class=\"_ _227\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls89 wsb3\">(65<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _22b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls72 ws4c\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>79.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>paya<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>on leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e liab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _245\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls12b ws14e\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>116<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _84\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb lsdc ws5f\">(<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>121<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Unw<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt on provi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _1c1\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls89 wsb3\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _16b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb\">(3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Unw<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt on Par<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hip li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ks &amp; <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cer UK Pen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n Sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me (see note 1<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _f1\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls62 wsbc\">(4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3)<span class=\"_ _16b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls122 ws147\">(4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s bef<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e adju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ms<span class=\"_ _246\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls89 wsb3\">(2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>02<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _b0\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb lsd5 wse8\">(214<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tems<span class=\"_ _247\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls81 ws92\">(2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8)<span class=\"_ _fb\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _248\"> </span><span class=\"ls87 ws96\">(205.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5)<span class=\"_ _9a\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb lsd5 wse8\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>214.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _249\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls87 ws96\">(39.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _89\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls1f ws7f\">(18<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfFinanceCostExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:213800EJP14A79ZG1X44",
    "period": "2022-04-03T00:00:00/2023-04-02T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-717": {
   "value": "6  FIN<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ANCE<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> INC<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>OME/<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>(CO<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>STS)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2023<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nk and oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rest rece<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _242\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls66 ws76\">22<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _16c\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls73 ws82\">3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Ot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ance in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>come<span class=\"_ _23d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls41 ws156\">0.9<span class=\"_ _167\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls0 ws83\">5.9<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Pen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n net finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce incom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e (<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ee note 11H)<span class=\"_ _22e\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls81 ws92\">28<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _d1\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls21 wsed\">13.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>come of sub<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _1b2\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls120 ws144\">5.6<span class=\"_ _170\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls67 ws5\">5.5<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce inco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re adj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ms<span class=\"_ _243\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba\">58<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _13d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls125 ws149\">28<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>jus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ms<span class=\"_ _1fb\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls72 ws4c\">10<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0<span class=\"_ _1e8\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls15 ws80\">5.6<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Finance<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> income<span class=\"_ _20c\"> </span><span class=\"ls82 wse\">166<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _b2\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls0 ws83\">33.9<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Ot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ance cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _244\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls89 wsb3\">(6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _ae\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb\">(0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.8)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>paya<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>on syn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d bank fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _1eb\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls62 wsbc\">(4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>5)<span class=\"_ _13d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls122 ws147\">(4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>paya<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>on Me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>diu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>No<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tes<span class=\"_ _227\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls89 wsb3\">(65<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _22b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls72 ws4c\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>79.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>paya<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>on leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e liab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _245\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls12b ws14e\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>116<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _84\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb lsdc ws5f\">(<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>121<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Unw<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt on provi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _1c1\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls89 wsb3\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _16b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb\">(3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Unw<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt on Par<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hip li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ks &amp; <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cer UK Pen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n Sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me (see note 1<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _f1\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls62 wsbc\">(4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3)<span class=\"_ _16b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls122 ws147\">(4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s bef<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e adju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ms<span class=\"_ _246\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls89 wsb3\">(2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>02<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _b0\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb lsd5 wse8\">(214<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tems<span class=\"_ _247\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls81 ws92\">(2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8)<span class=\"_ _fb\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _248\"> </span><span class=\"ls87 ws96\">(205.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5)<span class=\"_ _9a\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb lsd5 wse8\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>214.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _249\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls87 ws96\">(39.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _89\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls1f ws7f\">(18<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfFinanceIncomeExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:213800EJP14A79ZG1X44",
    "period": "2022-04-03T00:00:00/2023-04-02T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-675": {
   "value": "6  FIN<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ANCE<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> INC<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>OME/<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>(CO<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>STS)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2023<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nk and oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rest rece<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _242\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls66 ws76\">22<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _16c\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls73 ws82\">3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Ot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ance in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>come<span class=\"_ _23d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls41 ws156\">0.9<span class=\"_ _167\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls0 ws83\">5.9<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Pen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n net finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce incom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e (<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ee note 11H)<span class=\"_ _22e\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls81 ws92\">28<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _d1\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls21 wsed\">13.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>come of sub<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _1b2\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls120 ws144\">5.6<span class=\"_ _170\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls67 ws5\">5.5<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce inco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re adj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ms<span class=\"_ _243\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba\">58<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _13d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls125 ws149\">28<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>jus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ms<span class=\"_ _1fb\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls72 ws4c\">10<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0<span class=\"_ _1e8\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls15 ws80\">5.6<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Finance<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> income<span class=\"_ _20c\"> </span><span class=\"ls82 wse\">166<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _b2\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls0 ws83\">33.9<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Ot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ance cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _244\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls89 wsb3\">(6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _ae\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb\">(0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.8)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>paya<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>on syn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d bank fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _1eb\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls62 wsbc\">(4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>5)<span class=\"_ _13d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls122 ws147\">(4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>paya<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>on Me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>diu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>No<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tes<span class=\"_ _227\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls89 wsb3\">(65<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _22b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls72 ws4c\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>79.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>paya<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>on leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e liab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _245\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls12b ws14e\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>116<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _84\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb lsdc ws5f\">(<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>121<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Unw<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt on provi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _1c1\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls89 wsb3\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _16b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb\">(3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Unw<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt on Par<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hip li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ks &amp; <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cer UK Pen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n Sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me (see note 1<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _f1\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls62 wsbc\">(4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3)<span class=\"_ _16b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls122 ws147\">(4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s bef<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e adju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ms<span class=\"_ _246\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls89 wsb3\">(2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>02<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _b0\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb lsd5 wse8\">(214<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tems<span class=\"_ _247\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls81 ws92\">(2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8)<span class=\"_ _fb\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _248\"> </span><span class=\"ls87 ws96\">(205.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5)<span class=\"_ _9a\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb lsd5 wse8\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>214.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _249\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls87 ws96\">(39.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _89\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls1f ws7f\">(18<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfFinanceIncomeExpenseExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:213800EJP14A79ZG1X44",
    "period": "2022-04-03T00:00:00/2023-04-02T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-676": {
   "value": "7  INCOME TAX EXPENSE A. Taxation charge 2023 \u00a3m 2022 \u00a3m Current tax UK corporation tax on profits for the year at 19% (last year: 19%) \u2013 current year 67.6 66.8 \u2013 adjustments in respect of prior years (3.8) (1.0) UK current tax 63.8 65.8 Overseas current taxation \u2013 current year 9.9 9.6 \u2013 adjustments in respect of prior years (3.6) 2.2 Total current taxation 70.1 77.6 Deferred tax \u2013 origination and reversal of temporary differences 26.5 14.9 \u2013 adjustments in respect of prior years 8.1 0.7 \u2013 changes in tax rate 6.5 (10.5) Total deferred tax (see note 23) 41.1 5.1 Total income tax expense 111.2 82.7 B. Taxation reconciliation The effective tax rate was 23.4% (last year: 21.1%) and is explained below. 2023 \u00a3m 2022 \u00a3m Profit before tax 475.7 391.7 Notional taxation at standard UK corporation tax rate of 19% (last year: 19%) 90.4 74.4 Depreciation and other amounts in relation to fixed assets that do not qualify for tax relief 6.2 7.8 Tax benefit arising from UK super deduction regime (7.9) (6.2) Other income and expenses that are not taxable or allowable for tax purposes 16.7 6.1 Joint venture results accounted for as profit after tax 5.5 (2.5) Retranslation of deferred tax balances due to the change in statutory UK tax rates  \u2013 (10.5) Impact of tax rate differential 6.6 \u2013 Overseas profits taxed at rates different to those of the UK 0.4 (0.6) Movement in unrecognised overseas deferred tax assets  0.3 \u2013 Adjustments to the current and deferred tax charges in respect of prior periods 5.4 1.9 Adjusting items: \u2013 UK store and strategic programme impairments and other property charges where no tax relief is available 2.7 3.9 \u2013 Cost incurred on acquisition of Gist 3.6 \u2013 \u2013 Other strategic programme income and expenses that are not taxable or allowable for tax purposes 2.7 2.2 \u2013 Amortisation arising as a part of the investment in Ocado Retail Limited 2.7 6.2 \u2013 Release of Ocado contingent consideration (19.4) \u2013 \u2013  Adjustments to the current and deferred tax charges in respect of prior periods (4.7) \u2013 Total income tax expense 111.2 82.7 The effective tax rate in respect of the profit before adjusting items was 25.9% (last year: 18.2%). On 20 December 2021, the OECD published its proposals in relation to Global Anti-Base Erosion Rules, which provide for an internationally co-ordinated system of taxation to ensure that large multinational groups pay a minimum level of corporate income tax in countries where they operate. On 23 March 2023, the UK government introduced draft legislation in Finance (No. 2) Bill 2022-23 to implement Pillar 2 of the OECD/G20 inclusive framework. The new rules are expected to take effect from 2024 onwards. There remains a considerable amount of uncertainty with respect to the detailed operation of the rules and their impact. Further details and guidance are due in the course of 2023. From an initial review of the Group\u2019s business and tax profile, the rules are not expected to have a material impact on the Group\u2019s tax rate or tax payments. There is no impact on the Group\u2019s results for FY23. C. Current tax reconciliation The current tax reconciliation shows the tax effect of the main adjustments made to the Group\u2019s accounting profits in order to arrive at its taxable profits. The reconciling items differ from those in note 7B as the effects of deferred tax temporary differences are ignored below. 2023 \u00a3m 2022 \u00a3m Profit before tax 475.7 391.7 Notional taxation at standard UK corporation tax rate of 19% (last year: 19%) 90.4 74.4 Disallowable accounting depreciation and other similar items 55.8 63.7 Deductible capital allowances (77.9) (75.7) Adjustments in relation to employee share schemes 5.8 6.7 Adjustments in relation to employee pension schemes 7.6 (2.5) Overseas profits taxed at rates different from those of the UK 0.4 (0.6) Joint venture results accounted for as profit after tax 5.5 (2.5) Utilisation or increase of unrecognised losses 0.3 \u2013 Other income and expenses that are not taxable or allowable  (2.7) 0.6 Adjusting items: \u2013 UK store and strategic programme impairments and other property charges where no tax relief is available 2.7 3.9 \u2013 Other strategic programme income and expenses that are not taxable nor allowable for tax purposes 2.7 2.2 \u2013 Cost incurred on acquisition of Gist 3.6 \u2013 \u2013 Amortisation arising as a part of the investment in Ocado Retail Limited 2.7 6.2 \u2013 Release of Ocado contingent consideration (19.4) \u2013 Current year current tax charge 77.5 76.4 Represented by: UK current year current tax 67.6 66.8 Overseas current year current tax 9.9 9.6 77.5 76.4 UK adjustments in respect of prior years (3.8) (1.0) Overseas adjustments in respect of prior years (3.6) 2.2 Total current taxation (note 7A) 70.1 77.6 ",
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    "period": "2022-04-03T00:00:00/2023-04-02T00:00:00"
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   "value": "8  EARNINGS PER SHARE The calculation of earnings per ordinary share is based on earnings after tax and the weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue during the year. The adjusted earnings per share figures have also been calculated based on earnings before adjusting items that are significant in nature and/or quantum and are considered distortive to underlying results (see note 5). These have been presented to provide shareholders with an additional measure of the Group\u2019s year-on-year performance. For diluted earnings per share, the weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue is adjusted to assume conversion of all dilutive potential ordinary shares. The Group has four types of dilutive potential ordinary shares, being: those share options granted to employees where the exercise price is less than the average market price of the Company\u2019s ordinary shares during the year; unvested shares granted under the Deferred Share Bonus Plan; unvested shares granted under the Restricted Share Plan; and unvested shares within the Performance Share Plan that have met the relevant performance conditions at the end of the reporting period. Details of the adjusted earnings per share are set out below: 2023 \u00a3m 2022 \u00a3m Profit attributable to equity shareholders of the Company 363.4 306.6 Add/(less): Adjusting items (see note 5) 6.3 131.2 Tax on adjusting items (13.7) (12.6) Profit before adjusting items attributable to equity shareholders of the Company 356.0 425.2 Million Million Weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue 1,963.5 1,958.1 Potentially dilutive share options under Group\u2019s share option schemes 70.4 73.0 Weighted average number of diluted ordinary shares 2,033.9 2,031.1 Pence Pence Basic earnings per share 18.5 15.7 Diluted earnings per share 17.9 15.1 Adjusted basic earnings per share 18.1 21.7 Adjusted diluted earnings per share 17.5 20.9 ",
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    "period": "2022-04-03T00:00:00/2023-04-02T00:00:00"
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   "value": "9 DIVIDENDS The Group suspended dividend payments at the start of the pandemic to protect the balance sheet. This enabled it to invest in its transformation priorities and trusted value. Consistent with that announcement, the Board does not expect to pay a dividend in 2022/23. However, with the business generating an improved operating performance and having a strengthened balance sheet with credit metrics consistent with investment grade, the Board plans to restore a modest annual dividend to shareholders starting with an interim dividend with the results in November. ",
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    "period": "2022-04-03T00:00:00/2023-04-02T00:00:00"
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  "fact-679": {
   "value": "10  EMPLOYEES A. Aggregate remuneration     The aggregate remuneration and associated costs of Group employees (including Executive Committee) were: 2023 \u00a3m 2022 \u00a3m Wages and salaries 1,351.4 1,256.0 Social security costs 93.7 84.6 Pension costs 75.9 69.0 Share-based payments (see note 13) 32.7 30.2 Employee welfare and other personnel costs 47. 4 54.1 Capitalised staffing costs  (14.9) (6.4) Total aggregate remuneration1 1,586.2 1,487.5 1   Excludes amounts recognised within adjusting items of \u00a319.0m (last year: \u00a30.1m) (see notes 3 and 5). Details of key management compensation are given in note 28.     10  EMPLOYEES CONTINUED B. Average monthly number of employees     2023 2022 UK stores \u2013 management and supervisory categories 4,823 4,570 \u2013 other 50,019 51,585 UK support centre \u2013 management and supervisory categories 3,823 3,275 \u2013 other 822 660 UK operations \u2013 management and supervisory categories 682 124 \u2013 other 6,856 1,667 Overseas 5,291 5,205 Total average number of employees 72,316 67,086 The average number of full-time equivalent employees is 52,092 (last year: 47,108). ",
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    "period": "2022-04-03T00:00:00/2023-04-02T00:00:00"
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  "fact-680": {
   "value": "1<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>1  RETIR<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>EMENT <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>BENEFITS<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p provid<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es pen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n arr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ang<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts for the be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nefi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>UK em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ploye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es throu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gh the Y<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r M&amp;<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S Pensi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on Sav<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing Pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an (a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> cont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on (<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u201c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>D<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>C<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u201d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>) arr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ang<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t) <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ior to 20<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>17<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>, throu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gh the Mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>&amp; Spe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r Pensi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on Sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e (\u201c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>U<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>K DB <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Pen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n Sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u201d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>) (<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fit (\u201c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>DB<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u201d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>) arr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ang<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t).<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e lega<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cy UK DB Pens<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Sc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me ope<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted on a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l pensi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le sal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y basis an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>over<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uste<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e boa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rd <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ich is ind<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up. The U<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>K <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>DB Pen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n Sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me clos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ut<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure accr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ual on 1 Apr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il 201<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere wil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l be no fur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce charge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s rela<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o the sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e and no futu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re month<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly employ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er contr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>utio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns for cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rent se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce. At year end<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the UK DB Pensi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on Sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e had no act<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ers (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: nil), 49,6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>34 def<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red mem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: 5<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4) and pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ers 53,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>63<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4 (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: 53,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>270).<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e DC <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an is a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ich the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup pays contr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons to an <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntly adm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ini<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>stere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d fun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d. Su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch contr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons are<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed up<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d perce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge of empl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oyees<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019 pay<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>. The G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup has no leg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al or const<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive ob<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons to pay <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ur<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r contr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ibu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd once th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e c<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ut<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s have <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en pai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d. Mem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ers\u2019 be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ete<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rmi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he amo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt of contr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ibu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns pai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p and<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> the me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er, <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>to<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>get<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>her wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th the invest<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt retur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns ear<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>on the contr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng from the pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ance of each ind<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l\u2019s inves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and how each mem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r choo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ses to receive the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir retire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nefi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. As a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>resu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lt, ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sk (that be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nefi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll be lower tha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>) an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d inves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isk (t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hat as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nveste<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l not p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m in l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ine w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>) fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e emp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>loye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e. At th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d, th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e DC ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ran<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt had som<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e 50,9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>01 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tive me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ers (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: 46,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>56<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0) and som<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e 45,90<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8 defe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d mem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: 45,7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>78).<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p als<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o oper<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ates a smal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l lega<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cy fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed DB pen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me in the Repu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic of Irel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me clos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ut<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure accr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ual on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">31 Oc</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tob<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er 201<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>3. Ot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>her reti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s als<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o inclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>UK pos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t-reti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent hea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re schem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e and unf<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d retirem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t bene<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ota<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p retirem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t ben<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efit cost was \u00a33<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m (la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a355.9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m). <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>O<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f this<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, incom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of \u00a32<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>4.1m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: inco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me of \u00a38.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8m) relate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o the UK DB Pen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n Sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, costs of \u00a357<span class=\"_ _e\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year: cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>\u00a362.0m) to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e UK DC pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an and cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u00a3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1m <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r: cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u00a3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8m) to oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er retire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt ben<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p c<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ers t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wo meas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ures of the pen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n defic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e account<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>siti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on is show<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n on <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce she<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The fun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> pos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, calcu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted at the trie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>luati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, is used to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>agre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e contr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>utio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns mad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e two mea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s will va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>use they are for diff<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt pur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, and are calcu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated at diffe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rent date<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and in diffe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rent ways<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The key calcu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n diffe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> the fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>siti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on consi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs the ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted retur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns of sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ets wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lcul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing the li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y, <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reas the accou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g posi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lcul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er IA<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S 19 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s liab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es is base<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>cor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rate bon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d yie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lds<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e most recen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t act<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l valua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he UK DB Pens<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion Sc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me was car<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed out as at 3<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>1 Ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rch 20<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>21 <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d showe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g surp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lus of \u00a3687m. Thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s is an i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rovem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e prev<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s pos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on at 31 Ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rch 2018 (fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>urp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lus o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f \u00a3652<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>m), pri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly due to lowe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sum<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ife<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>. The Com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pany and T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tee have confir<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d, in lin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e with the cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rent fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, that no fur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er cont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ut<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s will<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> be req<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d past ser<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>vi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce as <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a resu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lt of this valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n (<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r than thos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e alrea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dy contr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>comm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d unde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r the exi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng Mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ks<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d Sp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cer S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh Li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d Pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>shi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p arr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts \u2013 s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ee n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ote 12).<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>By fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s DB <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup is ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he ris<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k that the cost of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng its ob<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons is hig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r than anti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cip<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is could occu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r for severa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l reaso<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, for exam<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ple<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">Invest<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt retur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns on the sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019 <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s may <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e lower tha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n antici<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d, esp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly if <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in asset va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>are not match<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed by <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>sim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span>fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in the valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es\u2019 lia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ies<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">The level of pri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce infl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n may be <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>hi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ghe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r than that ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>um<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, resulti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng in hig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>her pay<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m the schem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.</span> <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">Sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e memb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s may <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive lon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r than ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ume<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d; for exa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le, du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o adva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>in hea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>care<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Mem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs may als<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o exerci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se (<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r not<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\"></span>exe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rcis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e) <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ptio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns in a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ay that lead<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>to increa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ses in the sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s\u2019 liab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es; for ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ple<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, throug<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h ear<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt or c<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>om<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mut<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">of p</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ens<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion for cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h. <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">Legi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve chang<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es coul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d als<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o lead to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n increa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se in the sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s\u2019 liab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>In add<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p is <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sed to addi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l risk<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s throug<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h its obl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he UK DB Pens<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion Sc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me via its inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he Scot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d Par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>shi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p (<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ee note 12<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>). In par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>, und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er the leg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ms of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the Pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ers<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hip, a def<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>aul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p on <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the rent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al paym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">to the Pa</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hip or a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ture cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>egi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on could tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>igg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er ea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r or <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r payme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts to the pens<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e, or an increa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se in the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> col<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tera<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e provi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>W<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ith the pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er buy<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n pol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ici<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es purch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed in Sep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>temb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er 2020, Apr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il 2019 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd Marc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h 20<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>18<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the Sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e has now, <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n total<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, insu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red arou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> 80<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>% of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r cash flow lia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ies for pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons in paym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The bu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cies cover spe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fic pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r liab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es and pas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s all ris<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ks<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> to an <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rer in excha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e for a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>miu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m payme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>thu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s reduc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sure to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>han<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ong<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ev<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y, <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>teres<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t rates<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, infl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tors<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Pensions<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> and other post<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>-retirement<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> liabilities<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2023<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>arke<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue of a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ets<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _1f7\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls89 wsb3\">6<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>,781<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _47\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls31 ws6e\">10,09<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.7<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Pres<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue of sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me lia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ies<span class=\"_ _1ee\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls87 ws96\">(6,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>299.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9)<span class=\"_ _2e\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls89 wsb3\">(9,0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>46<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ens<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _1ba\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls0 ws83\">482<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _25\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls62 wsbc\">1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>43<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Unf<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d retire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt ben<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _26e\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls32 ws7\">(2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _16b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls7b wsa8\">(2.6)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Pos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ret<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>irem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t hea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _26f\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls89 wsb3\">(2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _d1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls118 ws135\">(3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t retir<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t ben<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t surp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _270\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1ec ws21b\">47<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _ef\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff1bb\">1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,03<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>An<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alyse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in the state<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>men<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al posi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n as:<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Reti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fit ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _271\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls0 ws83\">482<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _25\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls62 wsbc\">1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>43<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Reti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fit defi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cit<span class=\"_ _1b5\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls62 wsbc\">(4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _16b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls73 ws82\">(5.7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t retir<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t ben<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t surp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _270\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1ec ws21b\">47<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _ef\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff1bb\">1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,03<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>In th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e even<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of a pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up, th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ens<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>che<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es prov<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rk<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cer p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lc wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th an u<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>itio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ght to a ref<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d of su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s assum<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g the ful<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tle<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>men<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an lia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ies<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. In the ordi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y cours<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>of busi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>rus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tee has no rig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ht to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d up <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>or chan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> the be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s due to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs of the schem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e. As a result<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, any <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>net sur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us in the UK DB Pensi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on Sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed in fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>B<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es in the fai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r value of the sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>as fol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lows:<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2023<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Fair v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s at st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f year<span class=\"_ _272\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls2 ws18\">10,090.<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _ec\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls122 ws147\">1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>42<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>come bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed on dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>coun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t rate <span class=\"_ _227\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1ec ws21b\">2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls82 wse\">20<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al ret<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>urn o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s exc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rest i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>(3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>31.1)<span class=\"_ _22\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls21 wsed\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>213<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ari<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al lo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss \u2013 as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set ce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _264\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls32 ws7\">(38<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _82\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls115 ws132\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>19.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Emplo<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>yer <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>con<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>tribution<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _273\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls8 ws13\">38<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _8a\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls128 ws14c\">41<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s paid<span class=\"_ _274\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls32 ws7\">(34<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9)<span class=\"_ _24\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls5c ws9e\">(3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>59.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Administ<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ration<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> costs<span class=\"_ _275\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls62 wsbc\">(4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6)<span class=\"_ _16b\"> </span></span><span class=\"ws1f\">(4.6)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Exchange <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>movement<span class=\"_ _275\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls16 ws14\">4.9<span class=\"_ _4b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls73 ws82\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1.7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Fai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>sc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s at end of year<span class=\"_ _276\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls89 wsb3\">6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,781<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _14d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls31 ws6e\">10,090.7<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>1 <span class=\"_ _20\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _1a\"></span>T<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l retu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n on sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s was a loss of \u00a32<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4.1m (<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st ye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: los<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of \u00a39.0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m).<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>C. Pensions and<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> other post<span class=\"_ _e\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>retir<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ement liabilities<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es in the prese<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt ben<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t obl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iga<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns are as <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lows:<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2023<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt val<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue of obl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on at sta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _277\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls82 wse\">9,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>052<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _b0\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls117 ws134\">9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>11.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rent s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>vi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce cost<span class=\"_ _249\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ws13\">0.1<span class=\"_ _170\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls31 ws6e\">0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Administ<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ration<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> costs<span class=\"_ _278\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls41 ws156\">0.2<span class=\"_ _170\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls31 ws6e\">0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Inter<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>est co<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _279\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba lsef ws100\">238<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _10d\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls2c ws2c\">191<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s paid<span class=\"_ _274\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls32 ws7\">(34<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9)<span class=\"_ _24\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls5c ws9e\">(3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>59.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ari<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al lo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss \u2013 e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _27a\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls31 ws6e\">250.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _169\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls62 wsbc\">153<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ari<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al (<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n)/los<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s \u2013 de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>aph<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ssu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mpt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _27b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls87 ws96\">(205.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _98\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls66 ws76\">89.0<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ari<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al (ga<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in) \u2013 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l assum<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons<span class=\"_ _27c\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls89 wsb3\">(2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>,6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>91.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _24\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls22 ws8f\">(832.7<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Exchange <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>movement<span class=\"_ _275\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1e7 ws95\">4.8<span class=\"_ _dd\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls7b wsa8\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1.5)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt val<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue of obl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on at end of yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _27d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1e7 ws95\">6,304.5<span class=\"_ _e2\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls7b wsa8\">9,052.5<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>An<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alyse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d as:<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Pres<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue of pens<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n schem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e lia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _27e\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls87 ws96\">6,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>299.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb lsaa ws1a\">9<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>,046.8<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Unf<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d pen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n pla<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _273\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls4b ws55\">2.2<span class=\"_ _167\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls7b wsa8\">2.6<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Pos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ret<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>irem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t hea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _27f\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls10a ws123\">2.4<span class=\"_ _160\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls118 ws135\">3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt val<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue of obl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on at end of yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _27d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1e7 ws95\">6,304.5<span class=\"_ _e2\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls7b wsa8\">9,052.5<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e averag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e dura<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he defi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d ben<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efit ob<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion at 1 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il 2023 is 14.0 years (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: 1<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3 yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs).<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span><div class=\"t m1 h1a ff1c0 fsb fc0 sc0 ls28 ws0 gs534\">D. An<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alysis o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs535\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e investm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gy of the UK DB Pensi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on Sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e is <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>dr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iven by its lia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>file<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, inclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>din<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g its infl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>inke<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d pen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n ben<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs536\"><span class=\"_ _341\">In a</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ddi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts intere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st in the Scot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh Lim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ited Pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ers<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hip (refer to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>note 12), <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e invests in diff<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt ty<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d (in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>din<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs537\">cor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rate bo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nds an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d gilts) and der<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve instr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>um<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s (in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>din<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g infl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, interes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t rate, cross<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cy an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d total retur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n swa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ps) <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n order<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs538\"><span class=\"_ _341\">to al</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ign move<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts in the val<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue of its asse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h moveme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s arisi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m chang<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es in mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ket condi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Broa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dly<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>, th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs539\">sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e has hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g that covers 94% of interes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t rate moveme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and 1<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>11% of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>infl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion move<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, as measu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red on the T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uste<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e\u2019s fun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs53a\">ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>um<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ptio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h use a d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ved f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rom g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ilt y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lds<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs53b\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e fair va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue of the total pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s at <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e end of the repo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d for each cate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>go<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y is <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>as fol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lows:<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d2 ws141 gs53c\">2023<span class=\"_ _280\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb lsdf ws12f\">2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h144 ff1bc fs8 fc0 sc0 ls4c ws56 gs53d\">Quote<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d1 ws203 gs53e\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h144 ff1bc fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1cd ws1fe gs53f\">Unquoted<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d1 ws203 gs540\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1cb ws1fc gs541\">To<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d1 ws203 gs542\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1eb ws21a gs543\">Qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oted<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gs544\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h130 ff1bd fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1cd ws1fe gs545\">Unquoted<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gs546\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1cb ws1fc gs547\">To<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gs548\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he0 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs549\">De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bt inve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts</div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs54a\"> <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">Gove<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt bon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds net of repurch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ase ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ree<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 hd3 ff1bb fsa6 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs54b\">1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls89 wsb3 gs54c\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>023<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _81\"> </span>(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>19<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6)<span class=\"_ _c3\"> </span><span class=\"ls1ec ws21b\">1<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _b7\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls82 wse\">3,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>82.9<span class=\"_ _b7\"> </span><span class=\"ls62 wsbc\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,18<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span><span class=\"ls7b wsa8\">2,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>297<span class=\"_ _e\"></span>.7</span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs54d\"> <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls1c ws1f\">Corporat<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e bonds<span class=\"_ _36\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls11a ws137\">12<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _1da\"> </span><span class=\"ls8a ws165\">1.2<span class=\"_ _b4\"> </span><span class=\"ls8f wsa0\">13<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _167\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls87 ws96\">6.0<span class=\"_ _bf\"> </span><span class=\"ls4e ws58\">950<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0<span class=\"_ _97\"> </span><span class=\"ls7b wsa8\">956<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs54e\"> <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">As<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set bac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ked sec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and str<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ture<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d deb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _1a3\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff1bc\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _1dc\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1f ws7f\">4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>43.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _b3\"> </span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>43<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.6<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span></span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _cc\"> </span><span class=\"ls72 ws4c\">3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>65.9<span class=\"_ _84\"> </span>365<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs54f\">Sco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h Limit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed Pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ip Inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st (see not<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e 1<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _86\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _99\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls11a ws137\">122<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _99\"> </span>12<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff1bb\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _98\"> </span><span class=\"ls72 ws4c\">193<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.5<span class=\"_ _169\"> </span>193<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.5<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 he0 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs550\">Equ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y inves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts</div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs551\"> <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ls8\">Deve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>kets<span class=\"_ _281\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls2c ws2c\">41<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ff1bc\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _209\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls2c ws2c\">41<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _22b\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls118 ws135\">55<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span><span class=\"ls118 ws135\">550<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3</span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs552\"> <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">Emerg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rket<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _282\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls72 ws4c\">109<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _cc\"> </span></span>109<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _ae\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls117 ws134\">113<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _ce\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _b6\"> </span></span>11<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 he0 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs553\">G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>row<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t fun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds</div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs554\"> <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls1c ws1f\">Global<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> pr<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>oper<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _8e\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _97\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1ec ws21b\">2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _cc\"> </span>2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _1e8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls67 ws5\">5.4<span class=\"_ _22b\"> </span><span class=\"ls73 ws82\">30<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8.7<span class=\"_ _ae\"> </span><span class=\"ls8f wsa0\">314<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1</span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs555\"> <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ls8\">Hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ura<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _283\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls11a ws137\">12<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _99\"> </span><span class=\"ls82 wse\">316<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span><span class=\"ls131 ws158\">328<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _16b\"> </span></span></span></span><span class=\"ls73 ws82\">25<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.8<span class=\"_ _82\"> </span><span class=\"ls9 ws145\">324<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _cc\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f ws7f\">350.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5</span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs556\"> <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ls8\">Pri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vate e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d inf<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>str<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _118\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff1bc\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _83\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls5e ws90\">17<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _20a\"> </span>171<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _1e8\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls0 ws83\">5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9<span class=\"_ _84\"> </span><span class=\"ls81 ws92\">223.6<span class=\"_ _84\"> </span><span class=\"ls66 ws76\">229.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls20 ws2b gs557\">Derivativ<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>es</div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs558\"> <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">Intere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st and infl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion rate sw<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>aps<span class=\"_ _144\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1ec ws21b\">7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _ae\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ff1ba\">88.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _b6\"> </span><span class=\"lsb2 ws6c\">95<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.6<span class=\"_ _8a\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls62 wsbc\">15<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.6<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws83\">406<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9<span class=\"_ _84\"> </span><span class=\"ls122 ws147\">422<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>5</span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs559\"> <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ls8\">Fore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ign e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ang<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e cont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ative<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _53\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff1bc\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _13d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls72 ws4c\">21.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _209\"> </span>21<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span></span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _98\"> </span><span class=\"ls122 ws147\">(40<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>(40<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs55a\">Ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d cash eq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts<span class=\"_ _284\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls41 ws156\">4.0<span class=\"_ _1dc\"> </span><span class=\"lsef ws100\">20<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _84\"> </span><span class=\"ls72 ws4c\">210<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _1e8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls0 ws83\">5.9<span class=\"_ _10d\"> </span><span class=\"ls118 ws135\">16<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _169\"> </span><span class=\"ls124 ws148\">1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>74<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 he0 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls41 ws156 gs55b\">Other</div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs55c\"> <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ls87 ws95\">Buy-in insurance<span class=\"_ _285\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff1bc\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _e2\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls41 ws156\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,1<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>50.0<span class=\"_ _2b\"> </span>2,15<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>0.0<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _b7\"> </span><span class=\"ls2c ws2c\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>910<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _25\"> </span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,91<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0</span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs55d\"> <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ls8\">Se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cure i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ncom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds<span class=\"_ _286\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff1bc\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _b3\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1c ws1f\">998.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _b3\"> </span>998<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span></span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _b3\"> </span><span class=\"lsdc ws5f\">1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,12<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _97\"> </span>1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,121<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6</span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs55e\"> <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ls88 wse5\">Other<span class=\"_ _287\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff1bc\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _99\"> </span><span class=\"ls62 wsbc\">15<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _82\"> </span>15<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls129 ws14d gs55f\">To<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 hd3 ff1ba fsa6 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs560\">2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 lsdb wsee gs561\">2,2<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>09<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>.8<span class=\"_ _e2\"> </span><span class=\"ls22 ws8f\">4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>610<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws83\">6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>820<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _9a\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls117 ws134\">4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>11<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _2b\"> </span><span class=\"lsef ws100\">5,89<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8.6<span class=\"_ _ef\"> </span><span class=\"ls4e ws58\">10,1<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>10.1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 hd4 ff1bd fs7 fc0 sc0 ls9a ws13f gs562\">1 <span class=\"_ _20\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _1a\"></span>R<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>urc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts we<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re \u00a319<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a31,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>18<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0m)<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 hd4 ff1bd fs7 fc0 sc0 ls9a ws13f gs563\">2 <span class=\"_ _12\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _1a\"></span>T<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ffe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>we<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the tot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts of \u00a36,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>820<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5m ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ove co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>are<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to \u00a36,781<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m is \u00a338<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.Thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es to the ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p app<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Iri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh DB sc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ref<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e the \u00a33<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2m </div><div class=\"t m1 hd ff1bb fs7 fc0 sc0 ls9a ws0 gs564\">ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n is n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ot re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd \u00a30.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t int<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>om<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e is n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ot re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r IF<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>RI<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>C 14<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs565\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e fair va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e above eq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d debt inves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>are bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed on pub<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cly <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>avai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e marke<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ices<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, whe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r a<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>vai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le. Unq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs566\">inves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e fun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds and rein<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ance fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>sta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted at fair va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue est<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ima<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tes provid<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>by the mana<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he inves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt or fun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs567\">Prop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y inclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s both quo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted and unq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted inves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir val<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue of the Scot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h Limi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted Par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rsh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ip intere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st is base<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on the </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs568\">ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h flows and ben<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>chm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k asset-b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>acke<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d credi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t sprea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>It is the pol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>prop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rest rate an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs569\">infl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sk<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>red<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uces it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s foreig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n curre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>osu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re using for<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>wa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rd forei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gn exch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ang<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e contr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs56a\">At year end<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the UK sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s (UK DB Pen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n Sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>pos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t-reti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent hea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re) <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ndi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tly he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld nil (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: 33,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>210) ord<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs56b\">sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res in the Comp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>any throu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gh its inves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent in UK Equi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y Inde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x Funds<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div>E<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Financ<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l assump<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>tions<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l assum<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons for th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>UK DB Pen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n Sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d the most recen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t act<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l valua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns of the other po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st-reti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> have bee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n upd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated by inde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t qual<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ari<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>take acco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt of the requi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of IAS 19 Employe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Ben<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts in orde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r to ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s the liab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es of the sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mes an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d are <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s follo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ws:<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2023<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>%<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>%<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Rate of i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ncre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ase i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n paym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t for s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ice<span class=\"_ _5f\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls4b ws55\">2.2<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>3.2<span class=\"_ _25\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls0 ws83\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3-3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.6<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Discount<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _24a\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls21 wsed\">4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.75<span class=\"_ _209\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls2c ws2c\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.70<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Infl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>rate (RP<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>I)<span class=\"_ _1fc\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls31 ws6e\">3.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>25<span class=\"_ _13d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls2c ws2c\">3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>70<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Lon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ealt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>are cos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t inc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _1d5\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1ec ws21b\">7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _8a\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls119 ws136\">7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>F<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>. Demographic assumptions<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e UK demo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sum<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ptio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns are main<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>in lin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e with tho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se ado<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pted for th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st for<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l act<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l valua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> as at <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>31 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>M<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>arch 2021. The UK pos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ret<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>men<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t mor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y assu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mpt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed on an analysi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>one<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r mor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y tren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e for the per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>Ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rch 2021. <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>T<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he sp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fic mor<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y rates used are bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed on the VITA <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ite tab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, with fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ture proj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> up<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>to<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>da<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fle<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e data<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The lif<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lyin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g the valua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n are <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>as fol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lows:<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2023<span class=\"_ _b2\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb lsdf ws12f\">202<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rent p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs (at ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e 65)<span class=\"_ _118\"> </span>\u2013 male<span class=\"_ _8e\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls66 ws76\">22<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0<span class=\"_ _209\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls7b wsa8\">22.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>\u2013 fem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _f6\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls2 ws18\">24<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _8a\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls118 ws135\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Futu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ers \u2013 c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly in def<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tatu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s (at age 65<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>) <span class=\"_ _a0\"> </span>\u2013 m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ale<span class=\"_ _189\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba lsef ws100\">23<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.6<span class=\"_ _16b\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls9 ws145\">24<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>\u2013 fem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _288\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ws13\">26<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _13d\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls125 ws149\">26<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Sen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ivi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y analysi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e tabl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e below sum<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es the esti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d impa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>aso<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly possi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e chang<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es in the pri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l actu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l assum<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons on the UK DB<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Pen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n Sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">me s</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>plu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s:<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2023<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>crea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se in sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me sur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>plu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>use<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>creas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>coun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t rate of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>25% <span class=\"_ _289\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls32 ws7\">(25<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0)<span class=\"_ _97\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls82 wse\">(20<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>crea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se in sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me sur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>plu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>use<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>creas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>coun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t rate of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0%<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _28a\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls62 wsbc\">(45<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0)<span class=\"_ _97\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff1bb\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>30<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>crea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se in sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me sur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>plu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>use<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>creas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>coun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t rate of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.50<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>%<span class=\"_ _284\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls32 ws7\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>235<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0)<span class=\"_ _24\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls62 wsbc\">(15<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>In<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>creas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e surp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lus cau<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>by an <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>creas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>coun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t rate of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.50<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>%<span class=\"_ _289\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls41 ws156\">200.0<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls4e ws58\">10<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.0<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>crea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se in sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me sur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>plu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>use<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>creas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the infl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion rate of 0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>25%<span class=\"_ _28b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls41 ws156\">(30.0<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _bf\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls2c ws2c\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>70<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>crea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se in sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me sur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>plu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>use<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>creas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the infl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion rate of 0.5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0%<span class=\"_ _1df\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls41 ws156\">(60.0<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _24\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls21 wsed\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>13<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>In<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>creas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e surp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lus cau<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>by a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ecre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ase in the avera<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fe exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cy of one year<span class=\"_ _28c\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls41 ws156\">1<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>30.0<span class=\"_ _22b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls2c ws2c\">270<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e sensi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tiv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y ana<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lysis ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ove is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ase<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge in one ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ump<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n whil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ldi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng all oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ers cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eref<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ore, inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the assu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mpt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s have <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ot be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en take<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n into <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>accou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hin the ana<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lysis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es reflec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t the ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nge of recen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t assum<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> move<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d illus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te that the finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l assu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mpti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es do not move in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r fas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>H<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Analysi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s charg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed aga<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ens<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive inco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me in respe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d ben<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efit reti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>as fol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lows:<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2023<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rent s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>vi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce cost<span class=\"_ _249\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ws13\">0.1<span class=\"_ _170\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls31 ws6e\">0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Administ<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ration<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> costs<span class=\"_ _278\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1e7 ws95\">4.8<span class=\"_ _4b\"> </span></span><span class=\"ws1f\">4.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rest i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _23d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls81 ws92\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>28.7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _98\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls21 wsed\">(13<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>To<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _28d\"> </span><span class=\"ls81 ws92\">(23<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.8)<span class=\"_ _16b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls86 wsfd\">(8.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Rem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>urem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t on <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he net de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fine<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d ben<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t surp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lus:<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al ret<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>urn o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s exc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rest i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _28e\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ws13\">3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>231<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _169\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls21 wsed\">213<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ari<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al (<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n)/los<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s \u2013 de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>aph<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ssu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mpt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _27b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls87 ws96\">(205.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _98\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls66 ws76\">89.0<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ari<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al lo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss \u2013 e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _27a\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls31 ws6e\">250.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _169\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls62 wsbc\">153<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ari<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al gai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n \u2013 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l assu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mpti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _22e\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls89 wsb3\">(2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>691<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _24\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls22 ws8f\">(832<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ari<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al lo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss \u2013 as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set ce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _27a\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls8a ws165\">38.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _14b\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls72 ws4c\">19.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Components <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>defined <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>enefit <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>expense/(inc<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ome)<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> recognised<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>other c<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>omprehe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsive<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> income<span class=\"_ _163\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls72 ws4c\">622<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _b3\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls119 ws136\">(<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfEmployeeBenefitsExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:213800EJP14A79ZG1X44",
    "period": "2022-04-03T00:00:00/2023-04-02T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-718": {
   "value": "Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p provid<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es pen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n arr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ang<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts for the be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nefi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>UK em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ploye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es throu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gh the Y<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r M&amp;<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S Pensi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on Sav<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing Pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an (a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> cont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on (<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u201c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>D<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>C<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u201d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>) arr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ang<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t) <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ior to 20<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>17<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>, throu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gh the Mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>&amp; Spe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r Pensi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on Sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e (\u201c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>U<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>K DB <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Pen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n Sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u201d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>) (<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fit (\u201c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>DB<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u201d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>) arr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ang<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t).<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e lega<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cy UK DB Pens<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Sc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me ope<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted on a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l pensi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le sal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y basis an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>over<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uste<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e boa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rd <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ich is ind<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up. The U<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>K <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>DB Pen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n Sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me clos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ut<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure accr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ual on 1 Apr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il 201<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere wil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l be no fur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce charge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s rela<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o the sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e and no futu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re month<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly employ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er contr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>utio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns for cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rent se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce. At year end<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the UK DB Pensi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on Sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e had no act<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ers (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: nil), 49,6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>34 def<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red mem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: 5<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4) and pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ers 53,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>63<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4 (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: 53,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>270).<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e DC <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an is a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ich the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup pays contr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons to an <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntly adm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ini<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>stere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d fun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d. Su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch contr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons are<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed up<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d perce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge of empl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oyees<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019 pay<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>. The G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup has no leg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al or const<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive ob<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons to pay <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ur<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r contr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ibu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd once th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e c<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ut<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s have <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en pai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d. Mem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ers\u2019 be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ete<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rmi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he amo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt of contr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ibu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns pai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p and<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> the me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er, <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>to<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>get<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>her wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th the invest<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt retur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns ear<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>on the contr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng from the pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ance of each ind<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l\u2019s inves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and how each mem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r choo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ses to receive the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir retire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nefi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. As a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>resu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lt, ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sk (that be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nefi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll be lower tha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>) an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d inves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isk (t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hat as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nveste<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l not p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m in l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ine w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>) fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e emp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>loye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e. At th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d, th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e DC ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ran<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt had som<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e 50,9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>01 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tive me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ers (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: 46,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>56<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0) and som<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e 45,90<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8 defe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d mem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: 45,7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>78).<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p als<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o oper<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ates a smal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l lega<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cy fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed DB pen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me in the Repu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic of Irel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me clos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ut<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure accr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ual on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">31 Oc</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tob<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er 201<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>3. Ot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>her reti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s als<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o inclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>UK pos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t-reti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent hea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re schem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e and unf<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d retirem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t bene<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ota<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p retirem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t ben<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efit cost was \u00a33<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m (la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a355.9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m). <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>O<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f this<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, incom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of \u00a32<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>4.1m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: inco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me of \u00a38.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8m) relate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o the UK DB Pen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n Sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, costs of \u00a357<span class=\"_ _e\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year: cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>\u00a362.0m) to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e UK DC pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an and cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u00a3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1m <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r: cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u00a3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8m) to oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er retire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt ben<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p c<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ers t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wo meas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ures of the pen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n defic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e account<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>siti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on is show<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n on <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce she<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The fun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> pos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, calcu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted at the trie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>luati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, is used to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>agre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e contr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>utio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns mad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e two mea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s will va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>use they are for diff<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt pur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, and are calcu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated at diffe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rent date<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and in diffe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rent ways<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The key calcu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n diffe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> the fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>siti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on consi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs the ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted retur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns of sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ets wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lcul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing the li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y, <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reas the accou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g posi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lcul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er IA<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S 19 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s liab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es is base<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>cor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rate bon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d yie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lds<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e most recen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t act<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l valua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he UK DB Pens<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion Sc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me was car<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed out as at 3<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>1 Ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rch 20<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>21 <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d showe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g surp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lus of \u00a3687m. Thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s is an i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rovem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e prev<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s pos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on at 31 Ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rch 2018 (fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>urp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lus o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f \u00a3652<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>m), pri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly due to lowe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sum<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ife<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>. The Com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pany and T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tee have confir<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d, in lin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e with the cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rent fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, that no fur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er cont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ut<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s will<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> be req<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d past ser<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>vi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce as <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a resu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lt of this valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n (<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r than thos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e alrea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dy contr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>comm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d unde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r the exi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng Mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ks<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d Sp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cer S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh Li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d Pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>shi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p arr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts \u2013 s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ee n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ote 12).<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>By fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s DB <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup is ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he ris<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k that the cost of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng its ob<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons is hig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r than anti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cip<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is could occu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r for severa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l reaso<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, for exam<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ple<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">Invest<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt retur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns on the sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019 <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s may <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e lower tha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n antici<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d, esp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly if <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in asset va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>are not match<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed by <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>sim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span>fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in the valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es\u2019 lia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ies<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">The level of pri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce infl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n may be <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>hi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ghe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r than that ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>um<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, resulti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng in hig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>her pay<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m the schem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.</span> <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">Sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e memb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s may <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive lon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r than ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ume<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d; for exa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le, du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o adva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>in hea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>care<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Mem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs may als<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o exerci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se (<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r not<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\"></span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\"></span>exe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rcis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e) <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ptio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns in a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ay that lead<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>to increa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ses in the sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s\u2019 liab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es; for ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ple<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, throug<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h ear<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt or c<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>om<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mut<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">of p</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ens<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion for cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h. <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">Legi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve chang<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es coul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d als<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o lead to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n increa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se in the sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s\u2019 liab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>In add<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p is <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sed to addi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l risk<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s throug<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h its obl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he UK DB Pens<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion Sc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me via its inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he Scot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d Par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>shi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p (<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ee note 12<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>). In par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>, und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er the leg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ms of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the Pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ers<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hip, a def<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>aul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p on <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the rent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al paym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">to the Pa</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hip or a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ture cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>egi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on could tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>igg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er ea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r or <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r payme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts to the pens<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e, or an increa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se in the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> col<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tera<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e provi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>W<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ith the pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er buy<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n pol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ici<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es purch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed in Sep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>temb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er 2020, Apr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il 2019 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd Marc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h 20<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>18<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the Sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e has now, <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n total<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, insu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red arou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> 80<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>% of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r cash flow lia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ies for pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons in paym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The bu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cies cover spe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fic pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r liab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es and pas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s all ris<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ks<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> to an <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rer in excha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e for a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>miu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m payme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>thu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s reduc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sure to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>han<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ong<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ev<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y, <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>teres<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t rates<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, infl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tors<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Pensions<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> and other post<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>-retirement<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> liabilities<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2023<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>arke<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue of a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ets<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _1f7\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls89 wsb3\">6<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>,781<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _47\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls31 ws6e\">10,09<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.7<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Pres<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue of sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me lia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ies<span class=\"_ _1ee\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls87 ws96\">(6,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>299.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9)<span class=\"_ _2e\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls89 wsb3\">(9,0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>46<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ens<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _1ba\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls0 ws83\">482<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _25\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls62 wsbc\">1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>43<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Unf<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d retire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt ben<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _26e\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls32 ws7\">(2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _16b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls7b wsa8\">(2.6)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Pos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ret<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>irem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t hea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _26f\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls89 wsb3\">(2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _d1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls118 ws135\">(3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t retir<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t ben<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t surp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _270\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1ec ws21b\">47<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _ef\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff1bb\">1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,03<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>An<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alyse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in the state<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>men<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al posi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n as:<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Reti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fit ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _271\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls0 ws83\">482<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _25\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls62 wsbc\">1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>43<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Reti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fit defi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cit<span class=\"_ _1b5\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls62 wsbc\">(4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _16b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls73 ws82\">(5.7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t retir<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t ben<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t surp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _270\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1ec ws21b\">47<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _ef\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff1bb\">1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,03<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>In th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e even<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of a pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up, th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ens<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>che<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es prov<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rk<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cer p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lc wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th an u<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>itio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ght to a ref<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d of su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s assum<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g the ful<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tle<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>men<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an lia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ies<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. In the ordi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y cours<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>of busi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>rus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tee has no rig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ht to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d up <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>or chan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> the be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s due to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs of the schem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e. As a result<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, any <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>net sur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us in the UK DB Pensi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on Sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed in fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>B<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es in the fai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r value of the sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>as fol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lows:<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2023<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Fair v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s at st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f year<span class=\"_ _272\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls2 ws18\">10,090.<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _ec\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls122 ws147\">1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>42<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>come bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed on dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>coun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t rate <span class=\"_ _227\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1ec ws21b\">2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls82 wse\">20<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al ret<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>urn o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s exc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rest i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>(3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>31.1)<span class=\"_ _22\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls21 wsed\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>213<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ari<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al lo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss \u2013 as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set ce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _264\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls32 ws7\">(38<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _82\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls115 ws132\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>19.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Emplo<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>yer <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>con<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>tribution<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _273\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls8 ws13\">38<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _8a\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls128 ws14c\">41<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s paid<span class=\"_ _274\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls32 ws7\">(34<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9)<span class=\"_ _24\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls5c ws9e\">(3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>59.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Administ<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ration<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> costs<span class=\"_ _275\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls62 wsbc\">(4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6)<span class=\"_ _16b\"> </span></span><span class=\"ws1f\">(4.6)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Exchange <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>movement<span class=\"_ _275\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls16 ws14\">4.9<span class=\"_ _4b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls73 ws82\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1.7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Fai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>sc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s at end of year<span class=\"_ _276\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls89 wsb3\">6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,781<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _14d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls31 ws6e\">10,090.7<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>1 <span class=\"_ _20\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _1a\"></span>T<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l retu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n on sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s was a loss of \u00a32<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4.1m (<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st ye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: los<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of \u00a39.0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m).<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span> C. Pensions and<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> other post<span class=\"_ _e\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>retir<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ement liabilities<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es in the prese<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt ben<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t obl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iga<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns are as <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lows:<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2023<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt val<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue of obl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on at sta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _277\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls82 wse\">9,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>052<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _b0\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls117 ws134\">9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>11.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rent s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>vi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce cost<span class=\"_ _249\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ws13\">0.1<span class=\"_ _170\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls31 ws6e\">0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Administ<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ration<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> costs<span class=\"_ _278\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls41 ws156\">0.2<span class=\"_ _170\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls31 ws6e\">0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Inter<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>est co<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _279\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba lsef ws100\">238<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _10d\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls2c ws2c\">191<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s paid<span class=\"_ _274\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls32 ws7\">(34<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9)<span class=\"_ _24\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls5c ws9e\">(3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>59.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ari<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al lo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss \u2013 e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _27a\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls31 ws6e\">250.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _169\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls62 wsbc\">153<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ari<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al (<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n)/los<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s \u2013 de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>aph<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ssu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mpt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _27b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls87 ws96\">(205.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _98\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls66 ws76\">89.0<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ari<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al (ga<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in) \u2013 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l assum<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons<span class=\"_ _27c\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls89 wsb3\">(2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>,6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>91.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _24\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls22 ws8f\">(832.7<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Exchange <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>movement<span class=\"_ _275\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1e7 ws95\">4.8<span class=\"_ _dd\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls7b wsa8\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1.5)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt val<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue of obl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on at end of yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _27d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1e7 ws95\">6,304.5<span class=\"_ _e2\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls7b wsa8\">9,052.5<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>An<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alyse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d as:<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Pres<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue of pens<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n schem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e lia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _27e\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls87 ws96\">6,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>299.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb lsaa ws1a\">9<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>,046.8<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Unf<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d pen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n pla<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _273\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls4b ws55\">2.2<span class=\"_ _167\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls7b wsa8\">2.6<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Pos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ret<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>irem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t hea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _27f\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls10a ws123\">2.4<span class=\"_ _160\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls118 ws135\">3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt val<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue of obl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on at end of yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _27d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1e7 ws95\">6,304.5<span class=\"_ _e2\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls7b wsa8\">9,052.5<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e averag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e dura<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he defi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d ben<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efit ob<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion at 1 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il 2023 is 14.0 years (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: 1<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3 yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs).<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>D. An<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alysis o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e investm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gy of the UK DB Pensi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on Sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e is <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>dr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iven by its lia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>file<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, inclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>din<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g its infl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>inke<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d pen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n ben<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. <span class=\"_ _341\">In a</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ddi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts intere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st in the Scot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh Lim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ited Pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ers<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hip (refer to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>note 12), <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e invests in diff<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt ty<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d (in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>din<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g cor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rate bo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nds an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d gilts) and der<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve instr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>um<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s (in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>din<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g infl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, interes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t rate, cross<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cy an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d total retur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n swa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ps) <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n order<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">to al</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ign move<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts in the val<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue of its asse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h moveme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s arisi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m chang<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es in mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ket condi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Broa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dly<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>, th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e has hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g that covers 94% of interes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t rate moveme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and 1<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>11% of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>infl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion move<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, as measu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red on the T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uste<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e\u2019s fun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>um<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ptio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h use a d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ved f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rom g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ilt y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lds<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e fair va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue of the total pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s at <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e end of the repo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d for each cate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>go<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y is <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>as fol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lows:<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2023<span class=\"_ _280\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb lsdf ws12f\">2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Quote<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Unquoted<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>To<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oted<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Unquoted<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>To<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bt inve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">Gove<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt bon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds net of repurch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ase ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ree<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>023<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _81\"> </span>(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>19<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6)<span class=\"_ _c3\"> </span><span class=\"ls1ec ws21b\">1<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _b7\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls82 wse\">3,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>82.9<span class=\"_ _b7\"> </span><span class=\"ls62 wsbc\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,18<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span><span class=\"ls7b wsa8\">2,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>297<span class=\"_ _e\"></span>.7</span></span></span></span> <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls1c ws1f\">Corporat<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e bonds<span class=\"_ _36\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls11a ws137\">12<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _1da\"> </span><span class=\"ls8a ws165\">1.2<span class=\"_ _b4\"> </span><span class=\"ls8f wsa0\">13<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _167\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls87 ws96\">6.0<span class=\"_ _bf\"> </span><span class=\"ls4e ws58\">950<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0<span class=\"_ _97\"> </span><span class=\"ls7b wsa8\">956<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0</span></span></span></span></span></span></span> <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">As<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set bac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ked sec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and str<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ture<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d deb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _1a3\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff1bc\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _1dc\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1f ws7f\">4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>43.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _b3\"> </span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>43<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.6<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span></span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _cc\"> </span><span class=\"ls72 ws4c\">3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>65.9<span class=\"_ _84\"> </span>365<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Sco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h Limit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed Pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ip Inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st (see not<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e 1<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _86\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _99\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls11a ws137\">122<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _99\"> </span>12<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff1bb\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _98\"> </span><span class=\"ls72 ws4c\">193<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.5<span class=\"_ _169\"> </span>193<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.5<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span>Equ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y inves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ls8\">Deve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>kets<span class=\"_ _281\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls2c ws2c\">41<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ff1bc\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _209\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls2c ws2c\">41<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _22b\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls118 ws135\">55<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span><span class=\"ls118 ws135\">550<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3</span> <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">Emerg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rket<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _282\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls72 ws4c\">109<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _cc\"> </span></span>109<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _ae\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls117 ws134\">113<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _ce\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _b6\"> </span></span>11<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span>G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>row<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t fun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls1c ws1f\">Global<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> pr<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>oper<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _8e\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _97\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1ec ws21b\">2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _cc\"> </span>2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _1e8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls67 ws5\">5.4<span class=\"_ _22b\"> </span><span class=\"ls73 ws82\">30<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8.7<span class=\"_ _ae\"> </span><span class=\"ls8f wsa0\">314<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1</span></span></span></span></span></span> <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ls8\">Hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ura<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _283\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls11a ws137\">12<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _99\"> </span><span class=\"ls82 wse\">316<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span><span class=\"ls131 ws158\">328<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _16b\"> </span></span></span></span><span class=\"ls73 ws82\">25<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.8<span class=\"_ _82\"> </span><span class=\"ls9 ws145\">324<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _cc\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f ws7f\">350.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5</span></span></span></span> <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ls8\">Pri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vate e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d inf<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>str<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _118\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff1bc\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _83\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls5e ws90\">17<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _20a\"> </span>171<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _1e8\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls0 ws83\">5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9<span class=\"_ _84\"> </span><span class=\"ls81 ws92\">223.6<span class=\"_ _84\"> </span><span class=\"ls66 ws76\">229.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span>Derivativ<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>es <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">Intere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st and infl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion rate sw<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>aps<span class=\"_ _144\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1ec ws21b\">7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _ae\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ff1ba\">88.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _b6\"> </span><span class=\"lsb2 ws6c\">95<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.6<span class=\"_ _8a\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls62 wsbc\">15<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.6<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws83\">406<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9<span class=\"_ _84\"> </span><span class=\"ls122 ws147\">422<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>5</span></span></span> <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ls8\">Fore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ign e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ang<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e cont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ative<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _53\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff1bc\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _13d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls72 ws4c\">21.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _209\"> </span>21<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span></span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _98\"> </span><span class=\"ls122 ws147\">(40<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>(40<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d cash eq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts<span class=\"_ _284\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls41 ws156\">4.0<span class=\"_ _1dc\"> </span><span class=\"lsef ws100\">20<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _84\"> </span><span class=\"ls72 ws4c\">210<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _1e8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls0 ws83\">5.9<span class=\"_ _10d\"> </span><span class=\"ls118 ws135\">16<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _169\"> </span><span class=\"ls124 ws148\">1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>74<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span>Other <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ls87 ws95\">Buy-in insurance<span class=\"_ _285\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff1bc\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _e2\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls41 ws156\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,1<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>50.0<span class=\"_ _2b\"> </span>2,15<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>0.0<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _b7\"> </span><span class=\"ls2c ws2c\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>910<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _25\"> </span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,91<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0</span></span></span></span> <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ls8\">Se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cure i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ncom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds<span class=\"_ _286\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff1bc\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _b3\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1c ws1f\">998.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _b3\"> </span>998<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span></span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _b3\"> </span><span class=\"lsdc ws5f\">1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,12<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _97\"> </span>1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,121<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6</span> <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ls88 wse5\">Other<span class=\"_ _287\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff1bc\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _99\"> </span><span class=\"ls62 wsbc\">15<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _82\"> </span>15<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>To<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2,2<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>09<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>.8<span class=\"_ _e2\"> </span><span class=\"ls22 ws8f\">4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>610<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws83\">6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>820<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _9a\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls117 ws134\">4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>11<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _2b\"> </span><span class=\"lsef ws100\">5,89<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8.6<span class=\"_ _ef\"> </span><span class=\"ls4e ws58\">10,1<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>10.1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></span>1 <span class=\"_ _20\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _1a\"></span>R<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>urc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts we<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re \u00a319<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a31,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>18<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0m)<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2 <span class=\"_ _12\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _1a\"></span>T<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ffe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>we<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the tot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts of \u00a36,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>820<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5m ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ove co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>are<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to \u00a36,781<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m is \u00a338<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.Thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es to the ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p app<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Iri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh DB sc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ref<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e the \u00a33<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2m ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n is n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ot re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd \u00a30.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t int<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>om<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e is n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ot re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r IF<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>RI<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>C 14<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e fair va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e above eq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d debt inves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>are bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed on pub<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cly <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>avai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e marke<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ices<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, whe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r a<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>vai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le. Unq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> inves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e fun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds and rein<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ance fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>sta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted at fair va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue est<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ima<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tes provid<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>by the mana<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he inves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt or fun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Prop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y inclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s both quo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted and unq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted inves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir val<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue of the Scot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h Limi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted Par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rsh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ip intere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st is base<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on the ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h flows and ben<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>chm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k asset-b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>acke<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d credi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t sprea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>It is the pol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>prop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rest rate an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d infl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sk<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>red<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uces it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s foreig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n curre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>osu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re using for<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>wa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rd forei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gn exch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ang<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e contr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>At year end<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the UK sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s (UK DB Pen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n Sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>pos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t-reti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent hea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re) <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ndi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tly he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld nil (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: 33,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>210) ord<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res in the Comp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>any throu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gh its inves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent in UK Equi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y Inde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x Funds<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>E<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Financ<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l assump<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>tions<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l assum<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons for th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>UK DB Pen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n Sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d the most recen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t act<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l valua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns of the other po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st-reti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> have bee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n upd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated by inde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t qual<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ari<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>take acco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt of the requi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of IAS 19 Employe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Ben<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts in orde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r to ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s the liab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es of the sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mes an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d are <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s follo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ws:<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2023<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>%<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>%<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Rate of i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ncre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ase i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n paym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t for s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ice<span class=\"_ _5f\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls4b ws55\">2.2<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>3.2<span class=\"_ _25\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls0 ws83\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3-3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.6<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Discount<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _24a\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls21 wsed\">4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.75<span class=\"_ _209\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls2c ws2c\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.70<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Infl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>rate (RP<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>I)<span class=\"_ _1fc\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls31 ws6e\">3.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>25<span class=\"_ _13d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls2c ws2c\">3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>70<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Lon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ealt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>are cos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t inc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _1d5\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1ec ws21b\">7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _8a\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls119 ws136\">7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>F<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>. Demographic assumptions<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e UK demo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sum<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ptio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns are main<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>in lin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e with tho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se ado<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pted for th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st for<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l act<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l valua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> as at <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>31 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>M<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>arch 2021. The UK pos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ret<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>men<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t mor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y assu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mpt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed on an analysi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>one<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r mor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y tren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e for the per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>Ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rch 2021. <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>T<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he sp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fic mor<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y rates used are bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed on the VITA <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ite tab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, with fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ture proj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> up<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>to<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>da<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fle<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e data<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The lif<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lyin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g the valua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n are <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>as fol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lows:<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2023<span class=\"_ _b2\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb lsdf ws12f\">202<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rent p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs (at ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e 65)<span class=\"_ _118\"> </span>\u2013 male<span class=\"_ _8e\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls66 ws76\">22<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0<span class=\"_ _209\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls7b wsa8\">22.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>\u2013 fem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _f6\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls2 ws18\">24<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _8a\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls118 ws135\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Futu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ers \u2013 c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly in def<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tatu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s (at age 65<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>) <span class=\"_ _a0\"> </span>\u2013 m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ale<span class=\"_ _189\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba lsef ws100\">23<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.6<span class=\"_ _16b\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls9 ws145\">24<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>\u2013 fem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _288\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ws13\">26<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _13d\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls125 ws149\">26<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Sen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ivi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y analysi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e tabl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e below sum<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es the esti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d impa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>aso<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly possi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e chang<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es in the pri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l actu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l assum<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons on the UK DB<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Pen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n Sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">me s</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>plu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s:<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2023<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>crea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se in sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me sur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>plu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>use<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>creas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>coun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t rate of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>25% <span class=\"_ _289\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls32 ws7\">(25<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0)<span class=\"_ _97\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls82 wse\">(20<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>crea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se in sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me sur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>plu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>use<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>creas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>coun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t rate of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0%<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _28a\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls62 wsbc\">(45<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0)<span class=\"_ _97\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff1bb\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>30<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>crea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se in sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me sur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>plu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>use<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>creas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>coun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t rate of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.50<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>%<span class=\"_ _284\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls32 ws7\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>235<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0)<span class=\"_ _24\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls62 wsbc\">(15<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>In<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>creas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e surp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lus cau<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>by an <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>creas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>coun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t rate of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.50<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>%<span class=\"_ _289\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls41 ws156\">200.0<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls4e ws58\">10<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.0<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>crea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se in sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me sur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>plu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>use<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>creas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the infl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion rate of 0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>25%<span class=\"_ _28b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls41 ws156\">(30.0<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _bf\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls2c ws2c\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>70<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>crea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se in sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me sur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>plu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>use<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>creas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the infl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion rate of 0.5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0%<span class=\"_ _1df\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls41 ws156\">(60.0<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _24\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls21 wsed\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>13<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>In<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>creas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e surp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lus cau<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>by a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ecre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ase in the avera<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fe exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cy of one year<span class=\"_ _28c\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls41 ws156\">1<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>30.0<span class=\"_ _22b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls2c ws2c\">270<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e sensi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tiv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y ana<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lysis ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ove is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ase<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge in one ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ump<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n whil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ldi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng all oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ers cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eref<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ore, inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the assu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mpt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s have <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ot be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en take<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n into <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>accou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hin the ana<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lysis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es reflec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t the ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nge of recen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t assum<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> move<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d illus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te that the finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l assu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mpti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es do not move in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r fas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>H<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Analysi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s charg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed aga<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ens<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive inco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me in respe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d ben<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efit reti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>as fol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lows:<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2023<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rent s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>vi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce cost<span class=\"_ _249\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ws13\">0.1<span class=\"_ _170\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls31 ws6e\">0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Administ<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ration<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> costs<span class=\"_ _278\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1e7 ws95\">4.8<span class=\"_ _4b\"> </span></span><span class=\"ws1f\">4.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rest i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _23d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls81 ws92\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>28.7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _98\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls21 wsed\">(13<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>To<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _28d\"> </span><span class=\"ls81 ws92\">(23<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.8)<span class=\"_ _16b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls86 wsfd\">(8.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Rem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>urem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t on <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he net de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fine<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d ben<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t surp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lus:<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al ret<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>urn o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s exc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rest i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _28e\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ws13\">3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>231<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _169\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls21 wsed\">213<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ari<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al (<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n)/los<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s \u2013 de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>aph<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ssu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mpt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _27b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls87 ws96\">(205.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _98\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls66 ws76\">89.0<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ari<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al lo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss \u2013 e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _27a\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls31 ws6e\">250.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _169\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls62 wsbc\">153<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ari<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al gai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n \u2013 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l assu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mpti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _22e\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls89 wsb3\">(2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>691<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _24\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls22 ws8f\">(832<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ari<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al lo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss \u2013 as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set ce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _27a\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls8a ws165\">38.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _14b\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls72 ws4c\">19.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Components <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>defined <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>enefit <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>expense/(inc<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ome)<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> recognised<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>other c<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>omprehe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsive<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> income<span class=\"_ _163\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls72 ws4c\">622<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _b3\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls119 ws136\">(<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfDefinedBenefitPlansExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:213800EJP14A79ZG1X44",
    "period": "2022-04-03T00:00:00/2023-04-02T00:00:00"
   }
  },
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   "value": "<div class=\"t m1 he0 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls0 ws83 gs5a7\">12  MARKS AND S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>PEN<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>CE<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>R SCOT<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>TI<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>SH LIM<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ITE<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>D P<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>RTN<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ERS<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>H<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>IP<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs5a8\">Ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rk<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and Sp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cer plc is a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>era<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d the Mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ks &amp; <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cer UK Pen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n Sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me is a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the Ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rk<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and Sp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs5a9\">Sco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ish Li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d Par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>shi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p (the \u201c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>Par<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hip<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u201d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>). Und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er the Pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ers<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hip ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ree<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt, the li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s have <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o involvem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent in the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs5aa\">man<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent of the bus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ine<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss and sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll not ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ke any <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t in the contro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he Par<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hip<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e gene<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er is resp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ibl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e for the </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs5ab\">man<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l of th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Par<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hip a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, as su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the P<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ner<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>shi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p is co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nso<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>date<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d into th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e resu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs5ac\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>shi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p holds \u00a31.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bn (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a31.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n) <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>of pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es at <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>bo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ok valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch have <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ck to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>M<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ark<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and Sp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cer plc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs5ad\">G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup reta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ins contro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l over thes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e prope<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, inclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>din<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g the flex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ili<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>titu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te alter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve prop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ies into the Pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hip<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e first<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs5ae\">li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d Par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>shi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p interes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t (he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he Mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ks &amp; Spe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r UK Pensi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on Sc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e) <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tle<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s the Pensi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on Sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ceiv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>\u00a37<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0m in 2023 and<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs5af\">\u00a35<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4m in 20<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>24. The seco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd Par<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rsh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ip inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rest (als<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o held by the Mark<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s &amp; <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cer UK Pens<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n Sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me) entit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les the Pen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n Sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me to </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs5b0\">rece<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er \u00a336<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4m ann<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lly from Jun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e 20<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>17 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>u<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l June 2031. All profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts gen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>by the Par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>shi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>exce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss of this are </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs5b1\">dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ibu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble to Mark<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and Sp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cer plc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs5b2\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>shi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p liab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y in rela<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e first inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rest of \u00a312<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>\u00a3192.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m) <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>is in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d as <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs5b3\">fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s as <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>it is a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sfe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>anc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial ins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>um<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent and me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>asure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d at amor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d cost, be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>pres<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t value of the fut<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs5b4\">ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns from the Pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ers<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hip<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Duri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng the year to 1 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il 2023, an inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rest cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rge of \u00a3<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a3<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>4.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4m) was recogn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs5b5\">in the inco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me sta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, repres<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e unwin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng of the discou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt incl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed in this obl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The firs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d Par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>shi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p interes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs5b6\">the Pen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n Sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>is incl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hin the UK DB Pen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n Sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d at <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u00a3122<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a3193<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m).<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs5b7\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e secon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d Par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>shi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p interes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t is <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>not a tran<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sfe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>anc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial ins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>um<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent as the Sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e T<span class=\"_ _e\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tee do<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es not have the righ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o trans<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r it <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>to<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs5b8\">any par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er than a succes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sor T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tee. It is there<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fore not in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed as a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et with<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in the UK DB Pen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n Sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me sur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>plu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s repo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs5b9\">accord<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce with IA<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S 19. <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Si<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rly, <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e asso<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted lia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ot inc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed on the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up\u2019s state<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l posit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, rath<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er the ann<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs5ba\">dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ibu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n is <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d as <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a cont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ut<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion to the sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me each year.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div>",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "marksandspencer:DisclosureOfMarksAndSpencerScottishLimitedPartnership",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:213800EJP14A79ZG1X44",
    "period": "2022-04-03T00:00:00/2023-04-02T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-682": {
   "value": "<div class=\"t m1 he0 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls20 ws2b gs5bc\">1<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>3  SHARE-BASED <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>PA<span class=\"_ _e\"></span>YM<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ENTS </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs5bd\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is year a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>harg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u00a3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>32.7m was recogn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed for sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed paym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rge of \u00a330.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2m). Of the tota<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l share<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>paym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs5be\">cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rge, \u00a315.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a314.9m) rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ates to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he UK Save As Y<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ou Ear<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n Sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re Opti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, \u00a37<span class=\"_ _e\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>(l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: charg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u00a36<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7m<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>) rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ates to </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs5bf\">Per<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce Sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>are Pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ans<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, \u00a33.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a38.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2m) <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ates to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>Re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>str<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d Share Pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, \u00a36.9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m rela<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tes to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>D<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d Sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re Bon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us Sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs5c0\">year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a30.2m) and the rema<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ini<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rge of \u00a3<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2m rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ates to Repub<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Ire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd Save As Y<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>u Earn Sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>are Opt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion Sc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>\u00a30.2m).<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs5c1\">In a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ddi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n, a c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>harg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of \u00a35<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3m w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed in re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on to A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nnu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al B<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>che<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he D<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d Sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>are B<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>che<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e An<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs5c2\">Bo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>for 2022/<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>23 is due to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e gra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nted in July 2023. Fur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>det<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ls of the opti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on and sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>are sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s that the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p ope<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rates are<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1c ws2 gs5c3\">pro<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>vide<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> the Remunera<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>tion<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> Report.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h1a ff1c1 fsb fc0 sc0 ls28 ws27 gs5c4\">A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Save As Y<span class=\"_ _e\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>u Earn sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eme \u2013 \u00a315.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs5c5\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Save As Y<span class=\"_ _e\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>u Ear<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n (SA<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>Y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>E) sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e was app<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roved by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ers for a fur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>10 years at the 201<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>7 An<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l Ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng (AGM<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>).<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs5c6\">Un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r the terms of the sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the Boa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rd may <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ffer op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>urch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ase ordi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y share<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>in the Com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ny <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce in each fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>anc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs5c7\"><span class=\"_ _341\">to thos</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e emp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>loyee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s who enter into His Ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>jes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s Revenu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e &amp; <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>Cu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>stom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s (HMR<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>C) <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>prove<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>SAYE <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>sav<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s contra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t. The sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e allow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs5c8\">par<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ipa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o save <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>u<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>um of \u00a3500 (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a3500) each mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ice at <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ich opti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s may <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e offere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d is 80% of the </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs5c9\">aver<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>arke<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t pri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>for thre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e conse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cut<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive dea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng days prece<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng the offe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r date. The opti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>may nor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lly be exerci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sed du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs5ca\"><span class=\"_ _341\">the s</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ix-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>onth pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od af<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r the compl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>etio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the SAYE c<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d2 ws141 gs5cb\">2023<span class=\"_ _183\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb lsdf ws12f\">2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h144 ff1bc fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs5cc\">Number <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>of </div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls182 ws1a0 gs5cd\">options<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h144 ff1bc fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs5ce\">Weight<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d </div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1f0 ws21e gs5cf\">aver<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h144 ff1bc fs8 fc0 sc0 ls182 ws1a0 gs5d0\">exercise <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>price<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h130 ff1bd fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws12f gs5d1\">Nu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er of<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls164 ws186 gs5d2\">options<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h130 ff1bd fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gs5d3\">Weight<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ed </div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls164 ws186 gs5d4\">average </div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws0 gs5d5\">ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>erc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ice<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs5d6\">Ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng at begi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing of the year<span class=\"_ _1ab\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls72 ws4c\">1<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>10<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>62<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>961<span class=\"_ _b7\"> </span><span class=\"ls41 ws156\">100.9p<span class=\"_ _ee\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls62 wsbc\">119,151<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>40<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span><span class=\"ls66 ws76\">99.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4p<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls82 wse gs5d7\">G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nted<span class=\"_ _1e5\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls2 ws18\">1<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>4,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>349,909<span class=\"_ _c0\"> </span><span class=\"ls87 ws96\">99.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0p<span class=\"_ _a1\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls125 ws149\">11,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>526<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,149<span class=\"_ _24\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f ws7f\">189.0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls89 wsb3 gs5d8\">E<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xerc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _22e\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls81 ws92\">(690,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>665)<span class=\"_ _81\"> </span><span class=\"ls12b ws14e\">111<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _45\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls8a ws165\">(2<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>08<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,238)<span class=\"_ _b8\"> </span><span class=\"ls21 wsed\">13<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2p<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls82 wse gs5d9\">Fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ited<span class=\"_ _28f\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls2 ws18\">(14,390,10<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ls11a ws137\">12<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _14\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls7b wsa8\">(12,207<span class=\"_ _e\"></span>,656)<span class=\"_ _b5\"> </span><span class=\"ls92 wsa2\">1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>02.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs5da\">E<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _290\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls32 ws7\">(2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,779,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>68<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0)<span class=\"_ _18e\"> </span><span class=\"ls41 ws156\">220.0p<span class=\"_ _12f\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls116 ws133\">(<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>7,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span><span class=\"ls82 wse\">206<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5p<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gs5db\">Ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng at e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd of ye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _291\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls72 ws4c\">107<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>052<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>423<span class=\"_ _1dc\"> </span><span class=\"ls20 ws2b\">94<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3p<span class=\"_ _221\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls7b wsa8\">110,562,961<span class=\"_ _b9\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws83\">10<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs5dc\">Exe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le at end of year<span class=\"_ _1db\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1c ws1f\">6,309,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>03<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _25\"> </span><span class=\"ls62 wsbc\">14<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _b3\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls117 ws134\">11<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _c2\"> </span><span class=\"lsaa ws1a\">18<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>6.8p<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gs5dd\">Fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>SAYE <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re optio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns exe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rcise<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d dur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iod<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the weig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d a<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ver<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e share pri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce at <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he date of exercis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e was 144<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1p <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: 206<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e fair va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e opti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons gr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ante<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d duri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng the year have bee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n calcu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated usi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng the Bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ck-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>Sc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es mod<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>el as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sum<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing the in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>put<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> sho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">wn b</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>elo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w:<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2023<span class=\"_ _1c5\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb lsdf ws12f\">2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>3-ye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r pla<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>3-ye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r pla<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2021 mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>3-year plan<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Grant dat<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _26f\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls8 ws0\">D<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec 22<span class=\"_ _25\"> </span>D<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec 2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _9a\"> </span></span><span class=\"lsd5 ws1f\">De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c 21<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>are p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce at gr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ant d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _292\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls11a ws137\">123<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _10d\"> </span>123<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _169\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1f ws7f\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>35p<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>E<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xerci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se pri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce<span class=\"_ _26f\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1c ws1f\">99p<span class=\"_ _169\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff1ba\">189<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _9e\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls1f ws7f\">189<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n lif<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in ye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ars<span class=\"_ _1fb\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ws13\">3 year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _2b\"> </span>3 year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _b8\"> </span></span>3 y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ear<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Ris<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k-f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ree r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _293\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls73 ws82\">3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3%<span class=\"_ _e7\"> </span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3%<span class=\"_ _10d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls62 wsbc\">0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5%<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Expec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> vola<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>tility<span class=\"_ _294\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls115 ws132\">51.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0%<span class=\"_ _97\"> </span>51<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0%<span class=\"_ _97\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls125 ws149\">49.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>%<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>E<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d divi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd yi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eld<span class=\"_ _295\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls41 ws156\">0.0%<span class=\"_ _98\"> </span>0.0<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>%<span class=\"_ _e7\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls31 ws6e\">0.0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>%<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Fair v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _1ba\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1f ws7f\">43p<span class=\"_ _b4\"> </span><span class=\"ls81 ws92\">26<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _17f\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls21 wsed\">81p<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>In<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>crem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue of o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _1d8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls8f wsa0\">n/a<span class=\"_ _17f\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls5e ws90\">17p<span class=\"_ _4b\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff1bb\">n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>/a<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>1 <span class=\"_ _20\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _1a\"></span>I<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the cu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent ye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar, the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re was a mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on to th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e 2021 sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng to em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>plo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng awa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s from p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rev<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs in su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tut<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n for aw<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ard<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s gra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r the 202<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3 sc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of the mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed aw<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ard<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s has be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n amo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed on th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e inc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e inc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e is the di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ffe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>we<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of the 202<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3 opti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g 43p, an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d the fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of repr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ced pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ev<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us awa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d usi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng 2021 aw<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ard as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, ke<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g the in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l exer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ice co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e fai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r val<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue of th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g 17p <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or 2021 mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d opt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns wa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed in o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Volat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y has be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en esti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ak<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>his<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al vol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y in the Com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ny<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hare pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ice over a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>thre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e resulti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e is <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed over the ser<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>vi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iod of thre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e years on the assu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mpt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion that 27% (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: 10%) of opti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> over th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ice p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iod a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ploye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ave the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng opti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons gr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ante<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d unde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r the UK Emp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>loyee SA<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>YE Sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e are as <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lows:<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Nu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er of op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Wei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted ave<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge rem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _1\"></span><span class=\"ff1bb ls1 ws0\"> </span>cont<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ractual life<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> (<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>years<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Options granted<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2023<span class=\"_ _b2\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb lsdf ws12f\">202<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _13d\"> </span></span>202<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _b2\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb lsdf ws12f\">2022<span class=\"_ _17\"> </span><span class=\"ws0\">O<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ice<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Januar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y 2<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>018<span class=\"_ _296\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _97\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls128 ws149\"> 5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>41<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _d1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls89 wsb3\">(0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8)<span class=\"_ _99\"> </span><span class=\"ls118 ws135\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>51p<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span>Januar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y 2<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>019<span class=\"_ _297\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls8f ws92\"> 13<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>01<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _a1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls128 ws149\"> 2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>41<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _14b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls32 ws7\">(0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8)<span class=\"_ _16b\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls31 ws1c\"> 0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _98\"> </span><span class=\"ls20 ws2b\">238p<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span>Fe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>br<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y 2020<span class=\"_ _298\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls31 ws1c\"> 5,732<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,723<span class=\"_ _10e\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls109 ws157\"> 8,006,9<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _d1\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls41 ws44\"> 0.3<span class=\"_ _167\"> </span></span><span class=\"lsef ws13d\"> 1.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _209\"> </span><span class=\"ls118 ws135\">151p<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span>Fe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>br<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y 202<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _298\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1ec wsbe\"> 81<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _116\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls125 ws165\"> 89,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>28<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>282<span class=\"_ _170\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls8a ws98\"> 1.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _17f\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls7b ws1d\"> 2.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _8a\"> </span><span class=\"ls86 wsfd\">82p<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span>Fe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>br<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y 2022<span class=\"_ _298\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls72 ws209\"> 6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>333<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>53<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _5\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb lsaa ws161\"> 10,8<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>66,884<span class=\"_ _d1\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls130 ws21f\"> 2.3<span class=\"_ _e4\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1 ws55\"> 3.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _e7\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f ws7f\">189<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span>Fe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>br<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y 2023<span class=\"_ _299\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1e ws194\"> 1<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>3,93<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>5,952<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _1e0\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls184 ws164\"> 3.3<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _b4\"> </span><span class=\"ls15 ws80\">99p</span></span></span></span> 107<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>052<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>423<span class=\"_ _6\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls7b ws1d\"> 11<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>0,562,961<span class=\"_ _4b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls8a ws98\"> 1.6<span class=\"_ _17f\"> </span></span> 2.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _b2\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls20 ws2b\">94p<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>1 <span class=\"_ _20\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _1a\"></span>F<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e pur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>os<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of the ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ove ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e, the o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on gr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d date is th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e cont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t date<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>B. Performance Share Plan<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>* \u2013 \u00a37<span class=\"_ _e\"></span>.0m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Per<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re Pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an (<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u201c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>P<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>P<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u201d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>) is th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y lo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n for a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roxi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly 165 of the m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>os<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t sen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r man<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. It <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as firs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t app<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roved by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ers at the 2005 AGM an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d agai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n at <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e 2020 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>AG<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>M<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Unde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r the pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, annu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al award<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">a pe</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rcent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>, may <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e offe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ten<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>an award ves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts is measu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red over a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>thre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-ye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d agai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l target<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ich for 2022/2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3 inclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d Ear<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gs Per Sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>are (<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u201c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>EP<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u201d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>), Retu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rn on Ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al Emp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>loyed (<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u201c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>RO<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>CE<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u201d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>), T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ota<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l Sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>old<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er Retu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rn (<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u201c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>TS<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>R<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u201d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>) an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d str<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gic mea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e value of any divi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s earn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed on the veste<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d shares du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g the three yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs may <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>so be pai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on vestin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Awa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">rds un</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r this pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an have bee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n made in each year sin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce 2005<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. More info<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on is a<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>vai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le in relat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion to this pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hin the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Remunera<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>tion R<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>epor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t. Du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng the year, <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>22<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,49<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>271 sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: 19,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>37<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>217) were award<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r the pla<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e weig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hted avera<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir val<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue of the shares<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> awa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d was 139.6p (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: 15<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1p). <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s at 1 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il 2023, 47<span class=\"_ _e\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>532,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>523 sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: 44<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>534<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>437) were out<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>din<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g unde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r the pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>C<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d Sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>are B<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us Pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n* \u2013 \u00a31<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Defe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d Sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Bo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s Plan (<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u201c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>D<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>SB<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>P<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u201d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>) was firs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t introd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in 2005/06 as par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of the Ann<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l Bonu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s Sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d was reapp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roved by sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>old<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s at <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e 2020 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>AG<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>M<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. It <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ay be ope<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d for approx<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ately 5,0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0 emp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>loyee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s with<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up. As par<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ploye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es are requ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ired to defe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>a propo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on of any <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us pai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d into shares wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ich wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll be hel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>for thre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e years<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re are no <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ur<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>are<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, ot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r tha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n conti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>loym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ith<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p and t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of any di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s ear<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> the ves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted share<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s duri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng the def<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od may als<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o be paid on vesti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. More info<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on is a<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>vai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s pla<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n with<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Remunera<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>tion R<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>epor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng the year 29,6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>30<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>372 share<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s (la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: no share<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>) have <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en award<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r the pla<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l bon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. As at <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>1 Ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 2023<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, 2<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>6,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>794<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>48 sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: 190<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,59<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6) were out<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>din<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er the pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>D. Restr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted Sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>are Pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an* \u2013 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u00a3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Restr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted Sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>are Pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an (\u201c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>RS<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>P<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>\u201d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>) was esta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ish<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed in 200<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0 as par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the rewa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rd strate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gy for reten<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n and recru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>itm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>of seni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or man<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ers<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o are <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>vit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al to the success of the bus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ine<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss and th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an wa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s reapp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roved by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ers at the 2020 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>AG<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>M<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an ope<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tes for the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r mana<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt team<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Awa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rds vest at <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he restr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d (ty<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n one and thre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e years) subje<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e par<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ipa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt sti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll bei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng in emp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>loym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent of the Com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pany on the relev<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ant ves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g date. The valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>any div<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds earn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed on the veste<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res dur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g the restri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od may als<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o be paid on vesti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. More info<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n is a<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>vai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s pla<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n with<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Remunera<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>tion R<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>epor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng the year, <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>2,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>624,49<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6 share<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s (la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: 2,4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>41,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>80<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9) have <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en award<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>der th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e pla<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e weigh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted avera<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> awa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d was 7<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r: 158.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>p). <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s at 1 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il 2023, 5,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>557<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>542 shares (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: 10,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>36<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>217) were out<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>and<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g unde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r the pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>E<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Repu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bli<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Ire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>and Save As Y<span class=\"_ _e\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>u Earn sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e \u2013 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u00a30.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ares<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ave, the Com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ny<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ave As Y<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ou Ea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rn sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, was intro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>duce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in 2009 to all emp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>loyee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he Rep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ubl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic of Irel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd for a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-ye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, af<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter app<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rova<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l b<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>y share<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs at the 2009 AGM an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d again at the 2019 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>AG<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>M<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lows par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ici<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>save up to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mum of \u20ac50<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0 (la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u20ac50<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0) each mont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e price at whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch opti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons may be offere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d is 80% of the averag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e mid<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ket pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ice for<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> thre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e conse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cut<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive dea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng days prece<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>din<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g the offe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r date. The opti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons may nor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lly be exerci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d duri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng the six-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iod af<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r the comp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>let<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e SA<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>Y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>E contra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng the year, <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>opt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s were gran<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year: no opt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s grante<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>). As at <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>1 Ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 2023, 1,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>26<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4,131 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: 1,439,9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>54) were<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> outstanding under the scheme.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>F<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>. Mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ks and Sp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cer Emp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>loyee Be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fit T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>rus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Mark<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and Sp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cer Emp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>loyee Be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fit T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ust (th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e \u201cT<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u201d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>) ho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lds 166<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>57 (la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: 264<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,779) sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k value of \u00a3<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r:<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> \u00a30.0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m) <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ket valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u00a30.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r: \u00a30.4m). The<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res were acqui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red by the T<span class=\"_ _e\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t throu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gh a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ket pu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rchas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es and new iss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ues an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d are <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>sho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wn as a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>in retai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d earn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gs in the conso<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>date<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d statem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al posi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n. Awa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rds<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> are gr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted to em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ploye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es at t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iscre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of Ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rk<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d Sp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ncer p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lc a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ust a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es to sa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e awa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rds in a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ccord<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ance w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>she<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>M<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ks and S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r plc unde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r the seni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or exe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cut<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s descr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ove. Div<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds are wai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ved on all of thes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e shares<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. ShareBuy<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>are<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>Bu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y, <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Comp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>any<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s Sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re Incen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tive Pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, enab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ipa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts to buy share<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s direc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tly from th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eir gros<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s sal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y. This sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me do<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> not a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n IF<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>RS 2 cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. * <span class=\"_ _12\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _11\"></span>All aw<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds bo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s year a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st ye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar wer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s. Fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r the pu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>os<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es of ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g the nu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er of sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>are<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s awa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>are pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce use<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d is the ave<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge of th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ke<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t pri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce for th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e five con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g days pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ece<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e gr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ant da<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfSharebasedPaymentArrangementsExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:213800EJP14A79ZG1X44",
    "period": "2022-04-03T00:00:00/2023-04-02T00:00:00"
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   "value": "14  INTANGIBLE ASSETS Goodwill \u00a3m Brands \u00a3m Computer software \u00a3m Computer software under development \u00a3m Total \u00a3m At 3 April 2021 Cost 135.7 118.6 1,539.6 56.9 1,850.8 Accumulated amortisation, impairments and write-offs (112.0) (112.5) (1,362.2) (32.1) (1,618.8) Net book value 23.7 6.1 177.4 24.8 232.0 Year ended 2 April 2022 Opening net book value 23.7 6.1 177.4 24.8 232.0 Additions 4.8 0.1 0.9 63.8 69.6 Transfers and reclassifications \u2013 \u2013 29.6 (44.6) (15.0) Asset write-offs \u2013 \u2013 (0.6) \u2013 (0.6) Amortisation charge \u2013 (0.6) (93.0) \u2013 (93.6) Exchange difference 0.1 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 0.1 Closing net book value 28.6 5.6 114.3 44.0 192.5 At 2 April 2022 Cost 140.6 118.7 1,570.1 76.1 1,905.5 Accumulated amortisation, impairments and write-offs (112.0) (113.1) (1,455.8) (32.1) (1,713.0) Net book value 28.6 5.6 114.3 44.0 192.5 Year ended 1 April 2023 Opening net book value 28.6 5.6 114.3 44.0 192.5 Additions \u2013 \u2013 5.3 79.1 84.4 Acquired through business combinations \u2013 \u2013 1.5 1.2 2.7 Transfers and reclassifications \u2013 \u2013 35.6 (64.2) (28.6) Asset write-offs \u2013 \u2013 (0.7) \u2013 (0.7) Amortisation charge \u2013 (0.6) (86.4) \u2013 (87.0) Exchange difference (0.2) \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 (0.2) Closing net book value 28.4 5.0 69.6 60.1 163.1 At 1 April 2023 Cost 140.6 118.7 1,612.5 92.2 1,964.0 Accumulated amortisation, impairments and write-offs (112.2) (113.7) (1,542.9) (32.1) (1,800.9) Net book value 28.4 5.0 69.6 60.1 163.1 Goodwill related to the following assets and groups of cash generating units (CGUs): per una \u00a3m India \u00a3m Sports Edit \u00a3m Other \u00a3m Total Goodwill \u00a3m Net book value at 2 April 2022 16.5 6.6 4.8 0.7 28.6 Exchange difference \u2013 (0.2) \u2013 \u2013 (0.2) Net book value at 1 April 2023 16.5 6.4 4.8 0.7 28.4 Goodwill impairment testing Goodwill is not amortised but is tested annually for impairment with the recoverable amount being determined from value in use calculations. The goodwill balance relates to the goodwill recognised on the acquisition of per una \u00a316.5m (last year: \u00a316.5m), India \u00a36.4m (last year: \u00a36.6m), Sports Edit \u00a34.8m (last year: \u00a34.8m) and other \u00a30.7m (last year: \u00a30.7m). Goodwill for India is monitored by management at a country level, including the combined retail and wholesale businesses, and has been tested for impairment on that basis. The per una brand is a definite life intangible asset amortised on a straight-line basis over a period of 15 years. The brand intangible was acquired for a cost of \u00a380.0m and has been fully amortised. It is held at a net book value of \u00a3nil (last year: \u00a3nil). The per una goodwill of \u00a316.5m is tested for annually for impairment. The cash flows used for impairment testing are based on the Group\u2019s latest budget and forecast cash flows, covering a three-year period, which have regard to historical performance and knowledge of the current market, together with the Group\u2019s views on the future achievable growth and the impact of committed cash flows. The cash flows include ongoing capital expenditure required to maintain the store network, but exclude any growth capital initiatives not committed. Cash flows beyond this three-year period are extrapolated using a long-term growth rate based on the Group\u2019s current view of achievable long-term growth. The Group\u2019s current view of achievable long-term growth for per una is 1.6% (last year: 1.6%), which is a reduction from the overall Group long-term growth rate of 2.0% (last year: 2.0%). The Group\u2019s current view of achievable long-term growth for India is 5.5% (last year: 5.5%). Management estimates discount rates that reflect the current market assessment of the time value of money and the risks specific to each asset or CGU. The pre-tax discount rates are derived from the Group\u2019s post-tax weighted average cost of capital (\u201cWACC\u201d) which has been calculated using the capital asset pricing model, the inputs of which include a country risk-free rate, equity risk premium, Group size premium and a risk adjustment (beta). The post-tax WACC is subsequently grossed up to a pre-tax rate and was 13.4% for per una (last year: 10.8%) and 15.4% for India (last year: 11.3%). The immediately quantifiable impacts of climate change and costs expected to be incurred in connection with our net zero commitments, are included within the Group\u2019s budget and three-year plan which have been used to support the impairment reviews, with no material impact on cash flows. Management has performed sensitivity analysis on the key assumptions in the impairment model using reasonably possible changes in these key assumptions, both individually and in combination. Management has considered reasonably possible changes in key assumptions that would cause the carrying amounts of goodwill or brands to exceed the value in use for each asset. For both per una and India respectively, there are no reasonably possible changes in key assumptions that would lead to an impairment and the assumptions do not give rise to a key source of estimation uncertainty. ",
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   "value": "14  INTANGIBLE ASSETS Goodwill \u00a3m Brands \u00a3m Computer software \u00a3m Computer software under development \u00a3m Total \u00a3m At 3 April 2021 Cost 135.7 118.6 1,539.6 56.9 1,850.8 Accumulated amortisation, impairments and write-offs (112.0) (112.5) (1,362.2) (32.1) (1,618.8) Net book value 23.7 6.1 177.4 24.8 232.0 Year ended 2 April 2022 Opening net book value 23.7 6.1 177.4 24.8 232.0 Additions 4.8 0.1 0.9 63.8 69.6 Transfers and reclassifications \u2013 \u2013 29.6 (44.6) (15.0) Asset write-offs \u2013 \u2013 (0.6) \u2013 (0.6) Amortisation charge \u2013 (0.6) (93.0) \u2013 (93.6) Exchange difference 0.1 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 0.1 Closing net book value 28.6 5.6 114.3 44.0 192.5 At 2 April 2022 Cost 140.6 118.7 1,570.1 76.1 1,905.5 Accumulated amortisation, impairments and write-offs (112.0) (113.1) (1,455.8) (32.1) (1,713.0) Net book value 28.6 5.6 114.3 44.0 192.5 Year ended 1 April 2023 Opening net book value 28.6 5.6 114.3 44.0 192.5 Additions \u2013 \u2013 5.3 79.1 84.4 Acquired through business combinations \u2013 \u2013 1.5 1.2 2.7 Transfers and reclassifications \u2013 \u2013 35.6 (64.2) (28.6) Asset write-offs \u2013 \u2013 (0.7) \u2013 (0.7) Amortisation charge \u2013 (0.6) (86.4) \u2013 (87.0) Exchange difference (0.2) \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 (0.2) Closing net book value 28.4 5.0 69.6 60.1 163.1 At 1 April 2023 Cost 140.6 118.7 1,612.5 92.2 1,964.0 Accumulated amortisation, impairments and write-offs (112.2) (113.7) (1,542.9) (32.1) (1,800.9) Net book value 28.4 5.0 69.6 60.1 163.1 Goodwill related to the following assets and groups of cash generating units (CGUs): per una \u00a3m India \u00a3m Sports Edit \u00a3m Other \u00a3m Total Goodwill \u00a3m Net book value at 2 April 2022 16.5 6.6 4.8 0.7 28.6 Exchange difference \u2013 (0.2) \u2013 \u2013 (0.2) Net book value at 1 April 2023 16.5 6.4 4.8 0.7 28.4 Goodwill impairment testing Goodwill is not amortised but is tested annually for impairment with the recoverable amount being determined from value in use calculations. The goodwill balance relates to the goodwill recognised on the acquisition of per una \u00a316.5m (last year: \u00a316.5m), India \u00a36.4m (last year: \u00a36.6m), Sports Edit \u00a34.8m (last year: \u00a34.8m) and other \u00a30.7m (last year: \u00a30.7m). Goodwill for India is monitored by management at a country level, including the combined retail and wholesale businesses, and has been tested for impairment on that basis. The per una brand is a definite life intangible asset amortised on a straight-line basis over a period of 15 years. The brand intangible was acquired for a cost of \u00a380.0m and has been fully amortised. It is held at a net book value of \u00a3nil (last year: \u00a3nil). The per una goodwill of \u00a316.5m is tested for annually for impairment. The cash flows used for impairment testing are based on the Group\u2019s latest budget and forecast cash flows, covering a three-year period, which have regard to historical performance and knowledge of the current market, together with the Group\u2019s views on the future achievable growth and the impact of committed cash flows. The cash flows include ongoing capital expenditure required to maintain the store network, but exclude any growth capital initiatives not committed. Cash flows beyond this three-year period are extrapolated using a long-term growth rate based on the Group\u2019s current view of achievable long-term growth. The Group\u2019s current view of achievable long-term growth for per una is 1.6% (last year: 1.6%), which is a reduction from the overall Group long-term growth rate of 2.0% (last year: 2.0%). The Group\u2019s current view of achievable long-term growth for India is 5.5% (last year: 5.5%). Management estimates discount rates that reflect the current market assessment of the time value of money and the risks specific to each asset or CGU. The pre-tax discount rates are derived from the Group\u2019s post-tax weighted average cost of capital (\u201cWACC\u201d) which has been calculated using the capital asset pricing model, the inputs of which include a country risk-free rate, equity risk premium, Group size premium and a risk adjustment (beta). The post-tax WACC is subsequently grossed up to a pre-tax rate and was 13.4% for per una (last year: 10.8%) and 15.4% for India (last year: 11.3%). The immediately quantifiable impacts of climate change and costs expected to be incurred in connection with our net zero commitments, are included within the Group\u2019s budget and three-year plan which have been used to support the impairment reviews, with no material impact on cash flows. Management has performed sensitivity analysis on the key assumptions in the impairment model using reasonably possible changes in these key assumptions, both individually and in combination. Management has considered reasonably possible changes in key assumptions that would cause the carrying amounts of goodwill or brands to exceed the value in use for each asset. For both per una and India respectively, there are no reasonably possible changes in key assumptions that would lead to an impairment and the assumptions do not give rise to a key source of estimation uncertainty. ",
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   "value": "14  INTANGIBLE ASSETS Goodwill \u00a3m Brands \u00a3m Computer software \u00a3m Computer software under development \u00a3m Total \u00a3m At 3 April 2021 Cost 135.7 118.6 1,539.6 56.9 1,850.8 Accumulated amortisation, impairments and write-offs (112.0) (112.5) (1,362.2) (32.1) (1,618.8) Net book value 23.7 6.1 177.4 24.8 232.0 Year ended 2 April 2022 Opening net book value 23.7 6.1 177.4 24.8 232.0 Additions 4.8 0.1 0.9 63.8 69.6 Transfers and reclassifications \u2013 \u2013 29.6 (44.6) (15.0) Asset write-offs \u2013 \u2013 (0.6) \u2013 (0.6) Amortisation charge \u2013 (0.6) (93.0) \u2013 (93.6) Exchange difference 0.1 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 0.1 Closing net book value 28.6 5.6 114.3 44.0 192.5 At 2 April 2022 Cost 140.6 118.7 1,570.1 76.1 1,905.5 Accumulated amortisation, impairments and write-offs (112.0) (113.1) (1,455.8) (32.1) (1,713.0) Net book value 28.6 5.6 114.3 44.0 192.5 Year ended 1 April 2023 Opening net book value 28.6 5.6 114.3 44.0 192.5 Additions \u2013 \u2013 5.3 79.1 84.4 Acquired through business combinations \u2013 \u2013 1.5 1.2 2.7 Transfers and reclassifications \u2013 \u2013 35.6 (64.2) (28.6) Asset write-offs \u2013 \u2013 (0.7) \u2013 (0.7) Amortisation charge \u2013 (0.6) (86.4) \u2013 (87.0) Exchange difference (0.2) \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 (0.2) Closing net book value 28.4 5.0 69.6 60.1 163.1 At 1 April 2023 Cost 140.6 118.7 1,612.5 92.2 1,964.0 Accumulated amortisation, impairments and write-offs (112.2) (113.7) (1,542.9) (32.1) (1,800.9) Net book value 28.4 5.0 69.6 60.1 163.1 Goodwill related to the following assets and groups of cash generating units (CGUs): per una \u00a3m India \u00a3m Sports Edit \u00a3m Other \u00a3m Total Goodwill \u00a3m Net book value at 2 April 2022 16.5 6.6 4.8 0.7 28.6 Exchange difference \u2013 (0.2) \u2013 \u2013 (0.2) Net book value at 1 April 2023 16.5 6.4 4.8 0.7 28.4 Goodwill impairment testing Goodwill is not amortised but is tested annually for impairment with the recoverable amount being determined from value in use calculations. The goodwill balance relates to the goodwill recognised on the acquisition of per una \u00a316.5m (last year: \u00a316.5m), India \u00a36.4m (last year: \u00a36.6m), Sports Edit \u00a34.8m (last year: \u00a34.8m) and other \u00a30.7m (last year: \u00a30.7m). Goodwill for India is monitored by management at a country level, including the combined retail and wholesale businesses, and has been tested for impairment on that basis. The per una brand is a definite life intangible asset amortised on a straight-line basis over a period of 15 years. The brand intangible was acquired for a cost of \u00a380.0m and has been fully amortised. It is held at a net book value of \u00a3nil (last year: \u00a3nil). The per una goodwill of \u00a316.5m is tested for annually for impairment. The cash flows used for impairment testing are based on the Group\u2019s latest budget and forecast cash flows, covering a three-year period, which have regard to historical performance and knowledge of the current market, together with the Group\u2019s views on the future achievable growth and the impact of committed cash flows. The cash flows include ongoing capital expenditure required to maintain the store network, but exclude any growth capital initiatives not committed. Cash flows beyond this three-year period are extrapolated using a long-term growth rate based on the Group\u2019s current view of achievable long-term growth. The Group\u2019s current view of achievable long-term growth for per una is 1.6% (last year: 1.6%), which is a reduction from the overall Group long-term growth rate of 2.0% (last year: 2.0%). The Group\u2019s current view of achievable long-term growth for India is 5.5% (last year: 5.5%). Management estimates discount rates that reflect the current market assessment of the time value of money and the risks specific to each asset or CGU. The pre-tax discount rates are derived from the Group\u2019s post-tax weighted average cost of capital (\u201cWACC\u201d) which has been calculated using the capital asset pricing model, the inputs of which include a country risk-free rate, equity risk premium, Group size premium and a risk adjustment (beta). The post-tax WACC is subsequently grossed up to a pre-tax rate and was 13.4% for per una (last year: 10.8%) and 15.4% for India (last year: 11.3%). The immediately quantifiable impacts of climate change and costs expected to be incurred in connection with our net zero commitments, are included within the Group\u2019s budget and three-year plan which have been used to support the impairment reviews, with no material impact on cash flows. Management has performed sensitivity analysis on the key assumptions in the impairment model using reasonably possible changes in these key assumptions, both individually and in combination. Management has considered reasonably possible changes in key assumptions that would cause the carrying amounts of goodwill or brands to exceed the value in use for each asset. For both per una and India respectively, there are no reasonably possible changes in key assumptions that would lead to an impairment and the assumptions do not give rise to a key source of estimation uncertainty. ",
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   "value": "Goodwill \u00a3m Brands \u00a3m Computer software \u00a3m Computer software under development \u00a3m Total \u00a3m At 3 April 2021 Cost 135.7 118.6 1,539.6 56.9 1,850.8 Accumulated amortisation, impairments and write-offs (112.0) (112.5) (1,362.2) (32.1) (1,618.8) Net book value 23.7 6.1 177.4 24.8 232.0 Year ended 2 April 2022 Opening net book value 23.7 6.1 177.4 24.8 232.0 Additions 4.8 0.1 0.9 63.8 69.6 Transfers and reclassifications \u2013 \u2013 29.6 (44.6) (15.0) Asset write-offs \u2013 \u2013 (0.6) \u2013 (0.6) Amortisation charge \u2013 (0.6) (93.0) \u2013 (93.6) Exchange difference 0.1 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 0.1 Closing net book value 28.6 5.6 114.3 44.0 192.5 At 2 April 2022 Cost 140.6 118.7 1,570.1 76.1 1,905.5 Accumulated amortisation, impairments and write-offs (112.0) (113.1) (1,455.8) (32.1) (1,713.0) Net book value 28.6 5.6 114.3 44.0 192.5 Year ended 1 April 2023 Opening net book value 28.6 5.6 114.3 44.0 192.5 Additions \u2013 \u2013 5.3 79.1 84.4 Acquired through business combinations \u2013 \u2013 1.5 1.2 2.7 Transfers and reclassifications \u2013 \u2013 35.6 (64.2) (28.6) Asset write-offs \u2013 \u2013 (0.7) \u2013 (0.7) Amortisation charge \u2013 (0.6) (86.4) \u2013 (87.0) Exchange difference (0.2) \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 (0.2) Closing net book value 28.4 5.0 69.6 60.1 163.1 At 1 April 2023 Cost 140.6 118.7 1,612.5 92.2 1,964.0 Accumulated amortisation, impairments and write-offs (112.2) (113.7) (1,542.9) (32.1) (1,800.9) Net book value 28.4 5.0 69.6 60.1 163.1 Goodwill related to the following assets and groups of cash generating units (CGUs): per una \u00a3m India \u00a3m Sports Edit \u00a3m Other \u00a3m Total Goodwill \u00a3m Net book value at 2 April 2022 16.5 6.6 4.8 0.7 28.6 Exchange difference \u2013 (0.2) \u2013 \u2013 (0.2) Net book value at 1 April 2023 16.5 6.4 4.8 0.7 28.4 Land and buildings \u00a3m Fixtures, fittings and equipment \u00a3m Assets in the course of construction \u00a3m Total \u00a3m At 3 April 2021 Cost 2,809.9 5,450.2 67.5 8, 327.6 Accumulated depreciation, impairments and write-offs (787.5) (3,959.3) (18.2) (4,765.0) Net book value 2,022.4 1,490.9 49.3 3,562.6 Year ended 2 April 2022 Opening net book value 2,022.4 1,490.9 49.3 3,562.6 Additions 0.9 17.7 238.0 256.6 Transfers and reclassifications 3.0 175.8 (164.3) 14.5 Disposals (15.9) (1.9) \u2013 (17.8) Impairment reversals 34.5 27.6 \u2013 62.1 Impairment charge (57.6) (31.4) \u2013 (89.0) Asset write-offs 0.9 (11.4) \u2013 (10.5) Depreciation charge (34.2) (256.1) \u2013 (290.3) Exchange difference (1.7) \u2013 \u2013 (1.7) Closing net book value 1,952.3 1,411.2 123.0 3,486.5 At 2 April 2022 Cost 2,764.8 5,275.7 141.2 8,181.7 Accumulated depreciation, impairments and write-offs (812.5) (3,864.5) (18.2) (4,695.2) Net book value 1,952.3 1,411.2 123.0 3,486.5 Year ended 1 April 2023 Opening net book value 1,952.3 1,411.2 123.0 3,486.5 Additions 0.8 40.0 296.2 337.0 Acquired through business combinations 150.5 38.7 3.8 193.0 Transfers and reclassifications 15.0 292.3 (280.7) 26.6 Disposals (2.2) (2.2) \u2013 (4.4) Impairment reversals 25.8 14.4 \u2013 40.2 Impairment charge (22.5) (9.3) \u2013 (31.8) Asset write-offs 2.2 1.5 \u2013 3.7 Depreciation charge (59.9) (250.4) \u2013 (310.3) Exchange difference 5.5 1.6 0.1 7.2 Closing net book value 2 ,067.5 1,537.8 142.4 3,747.7 At 1 April 2023 Cost 2,911.4 5,532.3 160.6 8,604.3 Accumulated depreciation, impairments and write-offs (843.8) (3,994.6) (18.2) (4,856.6) Net book value 2,067.6 1,537.7 142.4 3,747.7 Right-of-use assets Land and buildings \u00a3m Fixtures, fittings and equipment \u00a3m Total \u00a3m At 3 April 2021 1,444.7 51.3 1,496.0 Additions 72.7 17.9 90.6 Transfers and reclassifications 0.5 \u2013 0.5 Disposals ( 7.7 ) (0.2) ( 7.9) Impairment reversals 28.9 \u2013 28.9 Impairment charge (25.4) \u2013 (25.4) Depreciation charge (146.2) (21.6) (167.8) Exchange difference 0.9 \u2013 0.9 At 2 April 2022 1,368.4 47.4 1,415.8 Additions 198.0 37.3 235.3 Acquired through business combinations 6.7 14.1 20.8 Transfers and reclassifications 2.1 (0.1) 2.0 Disposals (27.8) (10.7) (38.5) Impairment reversals 14.9 \u2013 14.9 Impairment charge (14.8) \u2013 (14.8) Depreciation charge (159.0) (21.9) (180.9) Exchange difference 1.3 0.1 1.4 At 1 April 2023 1,389.8 66.2 1,456.0 ",
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   "value": "Goodwill impairment testing<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dw<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ot amo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sed bu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ste<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d annua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lly for imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h the recovera<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e amou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt bei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng dete<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rmi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d from valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in <span class=\"_ _341\">use c</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e goo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dw<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l bal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ance rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>to the goo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dw<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l recogn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on the acqui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>siti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on of per una \u00a316<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r: \u00a316<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5m), Indi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a \u00a3<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year:<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> \u00a36.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6m), Sp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s Edit \u00a3<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>\u00a34.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8m) <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d other \u00a30.7m <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a30.7<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>m).<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dw<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l for Indi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>itore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt at a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>cou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y level<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, inclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng the comb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed retai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l and who<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e busin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ses<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, and has be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> teste<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d for impa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt on that basis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e per una bra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd is a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nite li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fe inta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ibl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e asset am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>igh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e basis over a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od of 15 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The bra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd int<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le was<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> acq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d for a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>cos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>\u00a380.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0m an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d has bee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n ful<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. It is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>el<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d at <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a net bo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ok valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of \u00a3<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l (la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a3nil). Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e per una go<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll of \u00a316<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5m is tes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly for im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e cash flows use<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d for impa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>irm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t testin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g are <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed on the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up\u2019s late<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st bud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t and forec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t cash flows<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, coverin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ree<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ich h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ave rega<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rd to his<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d kn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>owl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge of t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he cu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rket<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, tog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ith t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s vi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ews o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ut<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ach<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iev<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le grow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th and the im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of commi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d cash flows<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h flows inclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de ong<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng cap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ndi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ture req<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the store ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, but exclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de any grow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th cap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al init<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ves not comm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh flows beyon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d this three<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>-yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>are ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d using a long<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm grow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>rate bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed on the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s curre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt view of achi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>evab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> lon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm grow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>urre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt vie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>chi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble lon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m grow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th for pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r una is <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>1.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6% (la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: 1.6%<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>), wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ich is a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n from<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> the over<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p long<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm grow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h rate of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0% (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: 2.0%<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>). Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s curre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt view of achi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>evab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le lon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m grow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th for In<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dia is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> 5.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5% (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: 5.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5%)<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t estim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ates disco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt rate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s that reflec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t the cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rent mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ket ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ess<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of the time valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ney and th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sks sp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fic to eac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h asset or CGU<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ax dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>coun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>rate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d from the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>os<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x weig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hted aver<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e c<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ost of cap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ita<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l (\u201c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>WACC<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u201d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>) whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch has<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lcul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d usin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et pri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g mod<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>el<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the inp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ut<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch inclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de a countr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y risk-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e rate, equ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y ris<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>miu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m, G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> size prem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ium an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isk adj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ust<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt (be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta). The pos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x W<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ACC <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>is subs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntly grosse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d up to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x rate <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d was 1<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>3.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4% for per un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a (la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: 10.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8%<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>) and 15.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4% for Indi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: 11.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3%<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>).<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e imme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ately quan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le impa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts of clim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate chan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge and cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o be incur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red in conn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h our net zero comm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>itm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, are <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s budg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et and thre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-ye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch have bee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n used to supp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t the imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent revi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ews<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">th no mate</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ria<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l impa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t on <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h flows.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t has per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y ana<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lysis on the key <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ssu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mpt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l usin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g reason<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>os<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le chan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _341\">in th</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ese key assu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mpt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, bot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h indi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lly and in comb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n. Ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent has cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d reason<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>os<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le chan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ke<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>um<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ptio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns that wou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld caus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e the carr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>yi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng amo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>go<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll or bra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o excee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d the valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>u<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se for each as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>bo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th per una an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d Indi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a respe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>, the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re are <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>no reaso<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bly poss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le chan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ges in key <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sum<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ptio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns that wou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld lead to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n impa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d the a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ssu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mpt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s do n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ot gi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se to a key so<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>urce of es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on u<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ncer<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>int<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y, pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d equ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ip<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d rig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ht-of-us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent test<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing pu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ose<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup has dete<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed that each sto<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate CGU, wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th the excep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>O<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ut<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>let<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>store<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ich are consi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red toge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r as one CGU. Cli<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ck &amp; <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>C<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t sa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les are inclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in the cash flows of the releva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt CGU.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Ea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch CGU is tested for imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt at the bal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce sheet date if any indi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cato<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs of impai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d impa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>irm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t reversa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l have <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Stores ide<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d with<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up\u2019s UK store est<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate prog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ram<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me are auto<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lly tested for imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent (see note 5). Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e value in use of each CGU is calc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed on the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up\u2019s late<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st bud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t and fore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t cash flows<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, coverin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hree<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>-yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ich h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ave rega<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rd to his<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>man<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d kn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>led<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f the cu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rke<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t, tog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s vi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ews o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ture<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ach<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iev<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le grow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th and the im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of commi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d init<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h flows inclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de ong<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng cap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ita<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ture req<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the store ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, but exclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de any grow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th cap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al init<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ves not comm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h flows beyon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d this three<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>-yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d are <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d using<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> a long<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm grow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h rate base<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ture ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h refere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t GDP grow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ese grow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>rate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s do <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>not<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> exce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed the lon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm grow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th rate for th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l busi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he relev<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ant ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rito<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y. <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>I<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f the CGU rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ates to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a sto<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re which th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p has id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed as par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of the UK store esta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>amm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e, the val<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue in use calcu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated has be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on of the futu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re cash<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> flows up to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he poi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt whe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re it is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d that trad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e wil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l cease and the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n esti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on of the timi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng and am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>of costs as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>soc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d with<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> closu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re deta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ile<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d ful<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>in note 5. The imm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>qua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate chan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge and cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e incu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>in conn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th our net zero commi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, are inclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d with<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d three<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ear pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ich have bee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n used to supp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent revi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ews<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, with no mater<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l impa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t on <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>flows<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. We <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>so exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct any pote<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l store refu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rbi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>shm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e pha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sed over mu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ltip<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>refo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re any ch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ang<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ired d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue to cl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e wou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld no<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t have a mate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mpa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t in any g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n year a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e wa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d supp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t centre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s locate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in areas whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch we <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld not exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e physi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lly impa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate chan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. As a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> has be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en no mater<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l impa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he fore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t cash flows use<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d for impa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt testin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e key <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mpti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>in the valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in use calcu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns are the grow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th rate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>of sale<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and gross profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t margi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, chang<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es in the ope<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g <span class=\"_ _341\">cost b</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ase<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, long<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm grow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h rates and the ris<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k-a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ste<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ax dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>coun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>rate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>coun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t rates are der<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d from the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up\u2019s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> wei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ghte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d averag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e cost of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch has bee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n calcu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated usi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng the cap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et pri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g mode<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the inp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uts of whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch inclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de a countr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sk-f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ree rate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, equi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y risk prem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m, Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up size premi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>um and a risk adj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt (be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta). The pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x discou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt rates ran<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m 1<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.5% to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>18<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1%<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: 9.8% to 1<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>5.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8%<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>). If the CG<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>U <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ates to a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tore whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p has ide<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d as <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of the UK store est<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate progr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al key a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ssu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mpt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n use c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>so<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ciate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th clos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure, t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>osa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rom s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tore ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d the t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>imi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng of t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tore e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s \u2013 UK s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s exc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he UK s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>to<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tate p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng the year, <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p has recogn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed an impa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt charg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>of \u00a317<span class=\"_ _e\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m and impa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt revers<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>\u00a333<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1m as <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a resu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lt of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>UK sto<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent test<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated to the UK store esta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te progr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rge of \u00a3<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m and imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt revers<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of \u00a363.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4m). Impa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt charg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es of \u00a31<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3m and imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent rever<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of \u00a333<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1m <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ave bee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n recogn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d with<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in adj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g items (<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ee note 5). Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red store<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s were impai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red to their va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>u<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se recover<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le amo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt of \u00a3109.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch is thei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g value at year end<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The store<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th impa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt revers<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s were wri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ten back to the lower of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e recover<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le amou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt, an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d the car<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>yi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e if the imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ot occ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>urre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d, o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f \u00a3159.7m.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>UK sto<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res, wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing bot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h impa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>men<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t charge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and revers<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, cash flows beyo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd the thre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d are <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>late<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d usin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rent vie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>chi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble lon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm grow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th of 2.0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>%<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, adju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ste<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o 0% <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere man<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eves the cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rent tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d futu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the sto<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re do <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ot sup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t the grow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th rate of 2.0%<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e rate used to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>coun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t the forec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh flows for UK sto<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res is <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>12.5% (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: 9.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8%<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>).<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> As dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed in the accou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g pol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ici<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es (note 1), <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>flows use<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d with<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in the imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l are <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed on assu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mpt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s whic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h are sou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rces of e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on u<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>int<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd sm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l move<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mpti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s could l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ead to f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ur<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed sen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>siti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y analysi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s on the key <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mpti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>in the imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l using reas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ona<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bly pos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le chan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e key ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>um<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ptio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns acros<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s the UK store por<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> A reduc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on in sal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>5% <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m the three<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>year pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an in year 3 would inc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rease th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e impai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rge by <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>\u00a324.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2m and a 25 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sis po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>int<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s red<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n in the gross profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t margi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n from year 3 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nwa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rds wou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld increa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se the imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt charg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u00a31<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. In <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>comb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>5% redu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n in sal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es and a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>25 basis po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>int red<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n in gross profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>marg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in wou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld increa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se the imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt charg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u00a3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>30<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. A <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>50 basis po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>int<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>creas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>coun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t rate would inc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e the impa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>irm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t charge by \u00a328.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>A reduc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on in sal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>5% <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m the three<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>year pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an in year 3 would redu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce the revers<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al by <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>\u00a37<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>.0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m and a 25 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>asis po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>int<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s redu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion in the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> gros<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s profit marg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in from yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r 3 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>wo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uld redu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce the revers<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al by \u00a31.1m. In c<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>om<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>5% redu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>sa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les and a 25 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>asi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>int red<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> in gross pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fit margi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n would red<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uce the revers<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al by \u00a38.0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m. A 250 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>asi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s poin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts inc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rease in the dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>coun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t rate would redu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce the revers<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">by \u00a37</span><span class=\"_ _d\"></span>.6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s \u2013 UK s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tore e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ram<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e year, the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p has re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt ch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>arg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of \u00a328<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent reve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of \u00a3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>22.0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g to the o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> UK sto<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>est<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate prog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Thes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e stores were imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>aire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>use recove<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u00a3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>307<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2m, wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ich is thei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r carr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>yi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue at year end<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt charg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e rela<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tes to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e store closure pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>amm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e and has be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sed wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n adju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng item<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s (<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> note 5). Imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent revers<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>do<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>min<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ant<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>flec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d store closure dates an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d improve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d trad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> comp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>are<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to tho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sum<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t the e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd of t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere the pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d closure date for a store is <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>out<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>si<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de the thre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d, no grow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th rate is app<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The rate use<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>scou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">the f</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t cash flows for UK store<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>12.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5% (la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: 9.8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>%<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>). As dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed in the accou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g pol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ici<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es (note 1), <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>flows use<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d with<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in the imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ls fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the UK sto<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re estate pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _341\">are ba</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ump<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch are sources of esti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y and smal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l movem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in these as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sum<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ptio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns could lea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s. Ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>men<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t has per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>orm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tiv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y ana<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lysis on the key <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ump<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns in the impa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt mod<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>el usi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng reaso<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bly pos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>si<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es in these key assu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mpti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>acros<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s the UK store est<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate prog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ram<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. A del<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ay of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>12 mont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hs in the date of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ach store ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it wou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld result in a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt charg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>\u00a370.9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m. A 5% <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>duc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d sa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s 2 an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d 3 (wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>leva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt) wou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld resu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lt in a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>creas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>harg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of \u00a312.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ith<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er a 250 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>asi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>int inc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>coun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>rate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>25 basi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s poin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t reduc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on in man<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>age<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt gross pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fit margi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n dur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing the pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">of tr</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>adi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, nor a 2% <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ncre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ase in the cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s asso<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ciate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d with ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng a store, woul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d result in a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ign<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>can<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t increa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt charg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>div<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lly or <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>in comb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n with the oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er reaso<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bly poss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le scena<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>os consid<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Impairments \u2013<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> Internat<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ional stores Du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng the year the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>an imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt charg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>\u00a30.7<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>m (la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a3nil) in Irel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd as a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ult of store imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt testi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l asse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e credit ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sk mana<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt pra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tices of the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up inc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e inter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nal revi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ew and rep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng of the age<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>of trad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e and oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er recei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s by days pas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t due by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a cent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed accou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts rece<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le fun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, and grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve c<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>reven<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue stre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>alo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h liai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>son<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th the debto<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs by <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the cred<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it contro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l fun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p appl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s the IFRS 9 simp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>proa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch in measu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted credi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t losse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s whic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>use a life<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d credit loss al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>low<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ance<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> for al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l trad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e recei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d lease recei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>o meas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d credi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t losse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de rece<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es have <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hare<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d credi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t risk char<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ris<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cs alon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g the lin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es of diffe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> reven<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue strea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ms such as inter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nal fr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>chi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se, UK fr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>chis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e, foo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d, cor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rate and sun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>, as <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>el<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l as <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>by ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>og<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l locat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d days pas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e. I<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n add<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on to th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>redi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t los<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ses c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alcu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated u<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g a prov<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up may p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rovi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ddi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l prov<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> rece<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>par<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar cus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tome<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs if the dete<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l posi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n was obse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d. The G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de rece<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es are of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y low cred<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it ris<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k due to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s bein<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g pri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>igh volu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, low <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e and sho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t matur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y. <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>erefo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re, it al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>so has ver<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y low conc<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>entration ri<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>sk.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>los<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>rate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ete<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rmi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d base<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on the averag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e wri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>off<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s as <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>a propo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on of averag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e deb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>over a per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iod of 36 mont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hs pri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> to the repor<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g date. The his<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al loss rates are adj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted for cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rent and for<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>wa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>loo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ki<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng info<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n whe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re sign<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ific<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t. The G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ers GD<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>P grow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, une<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mpl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, sale<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s grow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th and ban<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>kr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uptc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y rates of the countr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch goo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds are sold to be the most<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> rele<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>van<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tors an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d, wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere the imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se is signi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ant<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, adj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ust<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s the histo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l loss rates base<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d chang<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es in thes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e fac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>His<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>has in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated tha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t debt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s aged 180 days or over are gen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ally not recover<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p has incor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d this into<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> the ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted loss mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l throu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gh a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>uni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>for<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m loss rate for age<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g bucket<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s belo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w 180 <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>days de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent on the revenu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e strea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m and count<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d provid<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>10<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0% of debt ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed more tha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n 180 days past due<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Whe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p spe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lly hold<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ura<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce or hol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds the leg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al rig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ht of off<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th debto<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch are als<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o credito<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the loss provi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>to the ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of the unins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d or <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e receiv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les are wri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ten off whe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n there is no reason<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>recove<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y. <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>I<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ndi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tors that the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re may <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>be no reaso<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion of recover<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y inclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de the fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ilu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he deb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tor to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>in a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>paym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t pla<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n, and f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ailu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ake contr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al paym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s with<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> 180 d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ays pas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent los<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ses on tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de recei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ente<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d as <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>net im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent loss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hin op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d subse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent recove<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es are cred<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to the s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e lin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>As a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t 2 Apr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il 2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rent<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Up to 30 days<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>31-<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0 da<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ys<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>61-90 da<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ys pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>91-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>18<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0 d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ays<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>181 d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ays<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"ls1 ws0\"> </span>or mor<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>e <span class=\"ls1 ws0\"> </span>pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>To<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ross car<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t \u2013 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e recei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les<span class=\"_ _20a\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls12b ws14e\">76<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _8a\"> </span><span class=\"ls62 wsbc\">15<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _160\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws83\">1.9<span class=\"_ _16a\"> </span><span class=\"ls119 ws136\">7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _26\"> </span><span class=\"ls118 ws135\">1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _82\"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span class=\"ff1bb\">103<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>E<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d loss rate<span class=\"_ _14a\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws83\">2.9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>%<span class=\"_ _b6\"> </span>4.9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>%<span class=\"_ _e7\"> </span><span class=\"ls31 ws6e\">0.0%<span class=\"_ _ae\"> </span><span class=\"ls73 ws82\">5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7%<span class=\"_ _16b\"> </span><span class=\"ls119 ws136\">7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>%<span class=\"_ _ef\"> </span><span class=\"ls4e ws58\">10<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.0%<span class=\"_ _b6\"> </span></span></span></span></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.6%<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>feti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d cred<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it los<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _d4\"> </span><span class=\"ls7b wsa8\">2.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _4b\"> </span><span class=\"ls31 ws6e\">0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls1\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _1da\"> </span><span class=\"ls118 ws135\">0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _167\"> </span><span class=\"ls31 ws6e\">0.6<span class=\"_ _10c\"> </span></span>1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _167\"> </span><span class=\"ls1c ws1f\">4.8<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span>Net carrying amount<span class=\"_ _d8\"> </span><span class=\"ls124 ws148\">74<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _8a\"> </span><span class=\"ls62 wsbc\">15<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _1da\"> </span><span class=\"lsef ws100\">1.8<span class=\"_ _1e8\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws83\">6.9<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span></span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _9d\"> </span><span class=\"ls8a ws165\">98.2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span>As a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t 1 Apr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il 2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>023<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Current<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Up to 30 days<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>31-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>60 da<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ys pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>61-9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0 days<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>91-180 d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ays pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>181 day<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"ff1ba ls1 ws0\"> </span>or more <span class=\"_ _d\"></span><span class=\"ws0\"> </span>pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>To<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ross car<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t \u2013 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e recei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les<span class=\"_ _99\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls15 ws80\">98.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _b4\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff1ba\">22<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _170\"> </span><span class=\"ls16 ws14\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9<span class=\"_ _16c\"> </span><span class=\"ls8a ws165\">1.9<span class=\"_ _16a\"> </span>1.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _16a\"> </span>1.6<span class=\"_ _99\"> </span><span class=\"ls11a ws137\">128<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span>E<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d loss rate<span class=\"_ _2d1\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls32 ws7\">0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8%<span class=\"_ _e7\"> </span><span class=\"ls66 ws76\">3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2%<span class=\"_ _b3\"> </span><span class=\"ls1ec ws21b\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>%<span class=\"_ _22b\"> </span><span class=\"ls89 wsb3\">31.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6%<span class=\"_ _c0\"> </span></span></span>69.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2%<span class=\"_ _e2\"> </span><span class=\"ls41 ws156\">100.0%<span class=\"_ _169\"> </span></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2%<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>feti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d cred<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it los<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _2d2\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls41 ws156\">0.8<span class=\"_ _4b\"> </span><span class=\"ls81 ws92\">0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _dd\"> </span></span>0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _4b\"> </span>0.6<span class=\"_ _17f\"> </span>0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _16a\"> </span><span class=\"ls8a ws165\">1.6<span class=\"_ _dd\"> </span><span class=\"ls11d ws13d\">5.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span>Net carrying amount<span class=\"_ _d8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1ec ws21b\">97.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _b4\"> </span><span class=\"ls72 ws4c\">21.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _16a\"> </span><span class=\"ls8 ws13\">2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _16a\"> </span><span class=\"ls8a ws165\">1.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _dd\"> </span><span class=\"ls41 ws156\">0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _84\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls11a ws137\">12<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e closin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g loss allow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ces for tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de recei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s reconc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iles to the ope<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g loss allo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ces as foll<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ows:<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>T<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d loss pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2023<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g lo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>llo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _273\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e7 ws95\">4.8<span class=\"_ _1e8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls73 ws82\">3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>In<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>creas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>loss al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>low<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ance reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t and loss dur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g the year<span class=\"_ _1aa\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls11d ws13d\">5.5<span class=\"_ _1da\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb lsef ws100\">1.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Rece<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les wri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ten off duri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng the yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>as unco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lle<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le<span class=\"_ _2d3\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls62 wsbc\">(4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9)<span class=\"_ _ae\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls115 ws132\">(0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Closing loss allowance<span class=\"_ _24e\"> </span><span class=\"ls11d\">5.4<span class=\"_ _170\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls1c ws1f\">4.8<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e closin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g loss allow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ces for leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>rece<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es recon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cile<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ope<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g loss allo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nces as fol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lows:<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Lea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d loss pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2023<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g lo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>llo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _1cc\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _dd\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls117 ws134\">11<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>In<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>creas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e/(decre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ase) in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oss al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lowa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>in profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t and loss dur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>10.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _b4\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls117 ws134\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>11<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Closing loss allowance<span class=\"_ _2d4\"> </span><span class=\"ls72 ws4c\">10.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>1 <span class=\"_ _20\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _1a\"></span>R<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>el<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es to the su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et of pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sly clo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d offic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>so<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h the st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>og<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e to centr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s Lon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>do<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n Hea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d Offi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s (see no<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te 5).<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e provisi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on for oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er recei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hly immate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al (i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t can be quan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>) and the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>refore no dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>closu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re is <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>prov<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfImpairmentOfAssetsExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:213800EJP14A79ZG1X44",
    "period": "2022-04-03T00:00:00/2023-04-02T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-684": {
   "value": "15  PROP<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ERT<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>Y<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>, PL<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>AN<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>T AND EQ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>UI<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>PM<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ENT<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s prope<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y, <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ant and eq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of \u00a35,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>203<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7m <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a34,902.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3m) consis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts of owne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d asse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts of \u00a33,74<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>.7m <span class=\"ff1bb ls1 ws0\"> </span>(l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a33,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>48<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m) <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ght-o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>use as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u00a31<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,45<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a31,415.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8m).<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Prop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y, pla<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d eq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uip<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt \u2013 own<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Land and buildings<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Fix<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tures, fit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> equipment<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>As<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ets i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e course<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> of construction<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>To<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>At 3 Ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 2021<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Cost<span class=\"_ _1d4\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws83\">2,8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>09.9<span class=\"_ _e2\"> </span><span class=\"ls115 ws132\">5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,45<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _b4\"> </span><span class=\"ls119 ws136\">6<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _b9\"> </span>8<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _12\"> </span>3<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span>Accu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d dep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n, im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and wr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>off<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _2a3\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls119 ws136\">(<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _ec\"> </span><span class=\"ls66 ws76\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3,959.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3)<span class=\"_ _82\"> </span><span class=\"ls86 wsfd\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>18<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _47\"> </span><span class=\"ls122 ws147\">(4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,76<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span>Ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t book va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue<span class=\"_ _276\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls7b wsa8\">2,022.4<span class=\"_ _b7\"> </span><span class=\"ls125 ws149\">1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,49<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9<span class=\"_ _13d\"> </span>49.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _b8\"> </span></span>3,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>562.6<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Y<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d 2 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>Ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g net boo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k value<span class=\"_ _2a4\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls7b wsa8\">2,022.4<span class=\"_ _b7\"> </span><span class=\"ls125 ws149\">1,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>49<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _13d\"> </span>49.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _b8\"> </span></span>3,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>562.6<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Additions<span class=\"_ _2a5\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws83\">0.9<span class=\"_ _17f\"> </span><span class=\"ls119 ws136\">1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _84\"> </span></span></span>238<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0<span class=\"_ _22b\"> </span><span class=\"ls73 ws82\">256<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.6<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ans<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and recl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _2a6\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls87 ws96\">3.0<span class=\"_ _98\"> </span><span class=\"ls2c ws2c\">17<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _bf\"> </span><span class=\"ls115 ws132\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3)<span class=\"_ _b6\"> </span><span class=\"ls86 wsfd\">14.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span>Disposal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _1d5\"> </span><span class=\"ls62 wsbc\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>15.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9)<span class=\"_ _8a\"> </span><span class=\"ls8 ws13\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1.9)<span class=\"_ _a6\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _16b\"> </span><span class=\"ls119 ws136\">(<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span>Impairment<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> rev<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ersals<span class=\"_ _2a7\"> </span><span class=\"ls1c ws1f\">34.5<span class=\"_ _b4\"> </span><span class=\"ls119 ws136\">2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _ce\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _d1\"> </span><span class=\"ls118 ws135\">62.1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span>Impairment charge<span class=\"_ _128\"> </span><span class=\"ls119 ws136\">(<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _20a\"> </span><span class=\"ls8f wsa0\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>31<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _a6\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _169\"> </span><span class=\"ls89 wsb3\">(89<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span>As<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t write<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>off<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _5d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls0 ws83\">0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9<span class=\"_ _b2\"> </span><span class=\"ls117 ws134\">(<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>11<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _168\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _9e\"> </span><span class=\"ls4e ws58\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>10.5)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span>Dep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reciatio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n charge<span class=\"_ _2a8\"> </span><span class=\"ls86 wsfd\">(3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _22\"> </span><span class=\"ls7b wsa8\">(256.1)<span class=\"_ _fb\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _22\"> </span></span>(29<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>E<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xcha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e diffe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce<span class=\"_ _2a9\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls73 ws82\">(1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _fb\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _4b\"> </span></span>(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1.7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Clo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>si<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng net bo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ok va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue<span class=\"_ _124\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls7b wsa8\">1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,95<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>2.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _1dc\"> </span><span class=\"ls128 ws14c\">1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>411<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _169\"> </span><span class=\"lsdc ws5f\">12<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _2b\"> </span><span class=\"ls108 ws122\">3,486.5<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span>At 2 Ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Cost<span class=\"_ _22f\"> </span><span class=\"ls12b ws14e\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,76<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _b7\"> </span><span class=\"ls125 ws149\">5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>275<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _10d\"> </span><span class=\"ls128 ws14c\">1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>41<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _81\"> </span><span class=\"ls21 wsed\">8,1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>81.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span>Accu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d dep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n, im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and wr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>off<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _2aa\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls7b wsa8\">(8<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>12.5)<span class=\"_ _bd\"> </span>(3,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>86<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4.5)<span class=\"_ _82\"> </span><span class=\"ls86 wsfd\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _47\"> </span><span class=\"ls122 ws147\">(4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>69<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span>Ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t book va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue<span class=\"_ _17d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls7b wsa8\">1,952.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _1dc\"> </span><span class=\"ls128 ws14c\">1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>41<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _169\"> </span><span class=\"lsdc ws5f\">12<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _2b\"> </span><span class=\"ls108 ws122\">3,486.5<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span>Y<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d 1 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>Ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 2023<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g net boo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k value<span class=\"_ _2ab\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls82 wse\">1,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>952<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _9a\"> </span><span class=\"ls12b ws14e\">1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>411<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _99\"> </span><span class=\"ls11a ws137\">12<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ls40 ws43\">3,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>486<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.5<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span>Additions<span class=\"_ _2ac\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls41 ws156\">0.8<span class=\"_ _9e\"> </span>40.0<span class=\"_ _b3\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff1ba\">296<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _22b\"> </span><span class=\"ls72 ws4c\">337.0<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Acqu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d throug<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h busi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s combi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _117\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls115 ws132\">150<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _16b\"> </span><span class=\"ls81 ws92\">38<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _170\"> </span><span class=\"ls184 wsc3\">3.8<span class=\"_ _cc\"> </span><span class=\"ls89 wsb3\">193<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span>T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ans<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and recl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _73\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls115 ws132\">15<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span><span class=\"ls89 wsb3\">292<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _9a\"> </span><span class=\"ls81 ws92\">(28<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.7)<span class=\"_ _82\"> </span>26<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.6<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span>Disposal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _2ad\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls32 ws7\">(2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _b6\"> </span>(2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _fb\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _b4\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls62 wsbc\">(4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Impairment<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> rev<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ersals<span class=\"_ _2ae\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls31 ws6e\">25.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _16b\"> </span><span class=\"ls62 wsbc\">14<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _10d\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls81 ws92\">40.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span>Impairment charge<span class=\"_ _2af\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls66 ws76\">(22<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5)<span class=\"_ _ae\"> </span><span class=\"ls32 ws7\">(9.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3)<span class=\"_ _fb\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _e7\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls8 ws13\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>31.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span>As<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t write<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>off<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _5d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls4b ws55\">2.2<span class=\"_ _16c\"> </span><span class=\"ls8a ws165\">1.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _167\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls81 ws92\">3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span>Dep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reciatio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n charge<span class=\"_ _57\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls87 ws96\">(5<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>9.9)<span class=\"_ _2b\"> </span><span class=\"ls89 wsb3\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>25<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _fb\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _c0\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls8 ws13\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>310.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span>E<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xcha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e diffe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce<span class=\"_ _2b0\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls11d ws13d\">5.5<span class=\"_ _16c\"> </span><span class=\"ls8a ws165\">1.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _16c\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ff1ba\">0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _1e8\"> </span><span class=\"ls1ec ws21b\">7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Clo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>si<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng net bo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ok va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue<span class=\"_ _2a4\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1ec ws21b\">2<span class=\"_ _12\"> </span>,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _ef\"> </span>1<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _84\"> </span><span class=\"ls62 wsbc\">142<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _b8\"> </span></span>3<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>74<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>At 1 Ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 2023<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Cost<span class=\"_ _2b1\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls12b ws14e\">2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>911<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _2b\"> </span><span class=\"ls131 ws158\">5,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>532<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _cc\"> </span><span class=\"ls82 wse\">16<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _3f\"> </span><span class=\"ls1c ws1f\">8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,604<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span>Accu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d dep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n, im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and wr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>off<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _177\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1f ws7f\">(8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>43<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8)<span class=\"_ _152\"> </span><span class=\"ls40 ws43\">(3,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>994.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6)<span class=\"_ _22b\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ff1ba\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>18<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _152\"> </span><span class=\"ls62 wsbc\">(4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>85<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t book va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue<span class=\"_ _27e\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1ec ws21b\">2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _89\"> </span>1<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _84\"> </span><span class=\"ls62 wsbc\">142<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _b8\"> </span></span>3<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>74<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>As<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t write<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>off<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e asse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h gross boo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u00a3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>240.9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a33<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>83.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3m) and \u00a3nil (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a3nil) net boo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e that are no long<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er in use and have the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>refo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en reti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Right<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>-of-use a<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ssets<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t out belo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w are <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he car<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts of righ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>of-u<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se asse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d the movem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s duri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng the pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od:<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Right<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>-of-use a<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ssets<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Land and buildings<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Fix<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tures, fit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> equipment<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>To<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>At 3 Ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 2021<span class=\"_ _2b2\"> </span><span class=\"ls108 ws122\">1,444.7<span class=\"_ _b4\"> </span><span class=\"ls115 ws132\">51.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span><span class=\"ls131 ws158\">1,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>496<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span>Additions<span class=\"_ _2b3\"> </span><span class=\"ls73 ws82\">72.7<span class=\"_ _e4\"> </span><span class=\"ls119 ws136\">1<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _16b\"> </span><span class=\"ls31 ws6e\">9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.6<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span>T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ans<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and recl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _27c\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls31 ws6e\">0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _4b\"> </span></span>0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Disposal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _232\"> </span><span class=\"ls119 ws136\">(<span class=\"_ _12\"> </span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _12\"> </span>)<span class=\"_ _13d\"> </span><span class=\"ls86 wsfd\">(0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _b2\"> </span></span>(<span class=\"_ _12\"> </span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Impairment<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> rev<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ersals<span class=\"_ _2b4\"> </span><span class=\"ls125 ws149\">28.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _16b\"> </span></span>28<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Impairment charge<span class=\"_ _1a5\"> </span><span class=\"ls115 ws132\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>25<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.4)<span class=\"_ _a6\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _20a\"> </span></span>(25<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Dep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reciatio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n charge<span class=\"_ _213\"> </span><span class=\"ls86 wsfd\">(14<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _98\"> </span><span class=\"lsd5 wse8\">(21<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6)<span class=\"_ _81\"> </span><span class=\"ls119 ws136\">(<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span>E<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xcha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e diffe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce<span class=\"_ _1c0\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls0 ws83\">0.9<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _170\"> </span></span>0.9<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>At 2 Ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 2022<span class=\"_ _24f\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls120 ws144\">1,368.4<span class=\"_ _209\"> </span><span class=\"ls119 ws136\">4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _22\"> </span><span class=\"ls128 ws14c\">1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>41<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span>Additions<span class=\"_ _2b5\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls89 wsb3\">198<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _209\"> </span><span class=\"ls1ec ws21b\">3<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _22b\"> </span><span class=\"ls81 ws92\">235<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span>Acqu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d throug<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h busi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s combi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _2b6\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls81 ws92\">6.7<span class=\"_ _d1\"> </span><span class=\"ls62 wsbc\">14<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _b6\"> </span><span class=\"lsef ws100\">20.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span>T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ans<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and recl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _2b7\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _17f\"> </span><span class=\"ls115 ws132\">(0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1)<span class=\"_ _b4\"> </span><span class=\"ls41 ws156\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span>Disposal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _2b8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1ec ws21b\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _cc\"> </span><span class=\"ls72 ws4c\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>10<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _b3\"> </span><span class=\"ls81 ws92\">(38<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span>Impairment<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> rev<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ersals<span class=\"_ _2b4\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls62 wsbc\">14<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _13d\"> </span></span>14<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Impairment charge<span class=\"_ _1a5\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls62 wsbc\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>14<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>8)<span class=\"_ _fb\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _20a\"> </span></span>(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>14<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Dep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reciatio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n charge<span class=\"_ _2ac\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls115 ws132\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>159<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _84\"> </span><span class=\"ls72 ws4c\">(21<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _25\"> </span><span class=\"ls16 ws14\">(1<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>80.9<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span>E<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xcha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e diffe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce<span class=\"_ _1c2\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls8a ws165\">1.3<span class=\"_ _16a\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff1ba\">0.1<span class=\"_ _16c\"> </span><span class=\"ls8a ws165\">1.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>At 1 Ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 2023<span class=\"_ _24f\"> </span><span class=\"ls87 ws96\">1,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>389.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _b6\"> </span><span class=\"ls1c ws1f\">66<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.2<span class=\"_ _e2\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws83\">1,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>45<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span>Imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y, pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d equ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ip<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d rig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ht-of-us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent test<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing pu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ose<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup has dete<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed that each sto<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate CGU, wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th the excep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>O<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ut<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>let<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>store<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ich are consi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red toge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r as one CGU. Cli<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ck &amp; <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>C<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t sa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les are inclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in the cash flows of the releva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt CGU.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Ea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch CGU is tested for imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt at the bal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce sheet date if any indi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cato<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs of impai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d impa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>irm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t reversa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l have <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Stores ide<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d with<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up\u2019s UK store est<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate prog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ram<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me are auto<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lly tested for imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent (see note 5). Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e value in use of each CGU is calc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed on the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up\u2019s late<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st bud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t and fore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t cash flows<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, coverin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hree<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>-yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ich h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ave rega<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rd to his<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>man<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d kn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>led<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f the cu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rke<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t, tog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s vi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ews o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ture<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ach<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iev<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le grow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th and the im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of commi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d init<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h flows inclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de ong<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng cap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ita<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ture req<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the store ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, but exclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de any grow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th cap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al init<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ves not comm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h flows beyon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d this three<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>-yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d are <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d using<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> a long<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm grow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h rate base<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ture ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h refere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t GDP grow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ese grow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>rate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s do <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>not<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> exce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed the lon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm grow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th rate for th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l busi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he relev<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ant ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rito<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y. <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>I<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f the CGU rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ates to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a sto<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re which th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p has id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed as par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of the UK store esta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>amm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e, the val<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue in use calcu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated has be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on of the futu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re cash<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> flows up to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he poi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt whe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re it is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d that trad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e wil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l cease and the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n esti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on of the timi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng and am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>of costs as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>soc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d with<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> closu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re deta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ile<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d ful<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>in note 5. The imm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>qua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate chan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge and cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e incu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>in conn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th our net zero commi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, are inclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d with<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d three<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ear pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ich have bee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n used to supp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent revi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ews<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, with no mater<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l impa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t on <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>flows<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. We <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>so exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct any pote<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l store refu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rbi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>shm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e pha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sed over mu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ltip<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>refo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re any ch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ang<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ired d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue to cl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e wou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld no<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t have a mate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mpa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t in any g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n year a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e wa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d supp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t centre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s locate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in areas whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch we <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld not exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e physi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lly impa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate chan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. As a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> has be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en no mater<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l impa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he fore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t cash flows use<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d for impa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt testin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e key <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mpti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>in the valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in use calcu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns are the grow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th rate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>of sale<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and gross profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t margi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, chang<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es in the ope<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g <span class=\"_ _341\">cost b</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ase<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, long<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm grow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h rates and the ris<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k-a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ste<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ax dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>coun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>rate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>coun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t rates are der<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d from the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up\u2019s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> wei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ghte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d averag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e cost of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch has bee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n calcu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated usi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng the cap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et pri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g mode<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the inp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uts of whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch inclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de a countr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sk-f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ree rate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, equi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y risk prem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m, Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up size premi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>um and a risk adj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt (be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta). The pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x discou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt rates ran<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m 1<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.5% to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>18<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1%<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: 9.8% to 1<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>5.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8%<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>). If the CG<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>U <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ates to a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tore whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p has ide<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d as <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of the UK store est<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate progr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al key a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ssu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mpt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n use c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>so<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ciate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th clos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure, t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>osa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rom s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tore ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d the t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>imi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng of t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tore e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s \u2013 UK s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s exc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he UK s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>to<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tate p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng the year, <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p has recogn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed an impa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt charg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>of \u00a317<span class=\"_ _e\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m and impa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt revers<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>\u00a333<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1m as <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a resu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lt of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>UK sto<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent test<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated to the UK store esta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te progr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rge of \u00a3<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m and imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt revers<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of \u00a363.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4m). Impa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt charg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es of \u00a31<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3m and imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent rever<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of \u00a333<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1m <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ave bee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n recogn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d with<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in adj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g items (<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ee note 5). Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red store<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s were impai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red to their va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>u<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se recover<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le amo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt of \u00a3109.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch is thei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g value at year end<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The store<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th impa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt revers<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s were wri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ten back to the lower of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e recover<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le amou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt, an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d the car<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>yi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e if the imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ot occ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>urre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d, o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f \u00a3159.7m.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>UK sto<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res, wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing bot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h impa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>men<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t charge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and revers<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, cash flows beyo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd the thre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d are <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>late<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d usin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rent vie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>chi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble lon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm grow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th of 2.0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>%<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, adju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ste<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o 0% <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere man<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eves the cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rent tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d futu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the sto<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re do <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ot sup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t the grow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th rate of 2.0%<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e rate used to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>coun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t the forec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh flows for UK sto<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res is <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>12.5% (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: 9.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8%<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>).<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> As dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed in the accou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g pol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ici<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es (note 1), <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>flows use<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d with<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in the imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l are <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed on assu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mpt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s whic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h are sou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rces of e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on u<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>int<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd sm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l move<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mpti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s could l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ead to f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ur<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed sen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>siti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y analysi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s on the key <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mpti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>in the imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l using reas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ona<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bly pos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le chan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e key ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>um<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ptio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns acros<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s the UK store por<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> A reduc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on in sal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>5% <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m the three<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>year pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an in year 3 would inc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rease th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e impai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rge by <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>\u00a324.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2m and a 25 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sis po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>int<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s red<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n in the gross profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t margi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n from year 3 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nwa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rds wou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld increa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se the imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt charg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u00a31<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. In <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>comb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>5% redu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n in sal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es and a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>25 basis po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>int red<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n in gross profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>marg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in wou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld increa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se the imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt charg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u00a3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>30<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. A <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>50 basis po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>int<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>creas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>coun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t rate would inc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e the impa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>irm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t charge by \u00a328.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>A reduc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on in sal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>5% <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m the three<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>year pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an in year 3 would redu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce the revers<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al by <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>\u00a37<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>.0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m and a 25 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>asis po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>int<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s redu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion in the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> gros<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s profit marg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in from yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r 3 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>wo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uld redu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce the revers<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al by \u00a31.1m. In c<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>om<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>5% redu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>sa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les and a 25 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>asi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>int red<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> in gross pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fit margi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n would red<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uce the revers<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al by \u00a38.0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m. A 250 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>asi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s poin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts inc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rease in the dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>coun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t rate would redu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce the revers<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">by \u00a37</span><span class=\"_ _d\"></span>.6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s \u2013 UK s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tore e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ram<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e year, the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p has re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt ch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>arg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of \u00a328<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent reve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of \u00a3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>22.0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g to the o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> UK sto<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>est<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate prog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Thes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e stores were imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>aire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>use recove<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u00a3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>307<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2m, wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ich is thei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r carr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>yi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue at year end<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt charg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e rela<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tes to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e store closure pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>amm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e and has be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sed wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n adju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng item<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s (<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> note 5). Imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent revers<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>do<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>min<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ant<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>flec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d store closure dates an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d improve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d trad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> comp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>are<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to tho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sum<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t the e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd of t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere the pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d closure date for a store is <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>out<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>si<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de the thre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d, no grow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th rate is app<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The rate use<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>scou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">the f</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t cash flows for UK store<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>12.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5% (la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: 9.8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>%<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>). As dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed in the accou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g pol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ici<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es (note 1), <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>flows use<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d with<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in the imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ls fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the UK sto<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re estate pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _341\">are ba</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ump<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch are sources of esti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y and smal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l movem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in these as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sum<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ptio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns could lea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s. Ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>men<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t has per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>orm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tiv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y ana<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lysis on the key <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ump<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns in the impa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt mod<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>el usi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng reaso<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bly pos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>si<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es in these key assu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mpti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>acros<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s the UK store est<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate prog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ram<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. A del<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ay of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>12 mont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hs in the date of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ach store ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it wou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld result in a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt charg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>\u00a370.9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m. A 5% <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>duc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d sa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s 2 an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d 3 (wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>leva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt) wou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld resu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lt in a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>creas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>harg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of \u00a312.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ith<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er a 250 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>asi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>int inc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>coun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>rate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>25 basi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s poin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t reduc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on in man<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>age<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt gross pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fit margi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n dur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing the pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">of tr</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>adi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, nor a 2% <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ncre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ase in the cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s asso<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ciate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d with ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng a store, woul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d result in a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ign<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>can<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t increa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt charg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>div<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lly or <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>in comb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n with the oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er reaso<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bly poss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le scena<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>os consid<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Impairments \u2013<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> Internat<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ional stores Du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng the year the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>an imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt charg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>\u00a30.7<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>m (la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a3nil) in Irel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd as a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ult of store imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt testi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>",
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    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:213800EJP14A79ZG1X44",
    "period": "2022-04-03T00:00:00/2023-04-02T00:00:00"
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  },
  "fact-720": {
   "value": "Right-of-use assets Set out below are the carrying amounts of right-of-use assets recognised and the movements during the period: Right-of-use assets Land and buildings \u00a3m Fixtures, fittings and equipment \u00a3m Total \u00a3m At 3 April 2021 1,444.7 51.3 1,496.0 Additions 72.7 17.9 90.6 Transfers and reclassifications 0.5 \u2013 0.5 Disposals ( 7.7 ) (0.2) ( 7.9) Impairment reversals 28.9 \u2013 28.9 Impairment charge (25.4) \u2013 (25.4) Depreciation charge (146.2) (21.6) (167.8) Exchange difference 0.9 \u2013 0.9 At 2 April 2022 1,368.4 47.4 1,415.8 Additions 198.0 37.3 235.3 Acquired through business combinations 6.7 14.1 20.8 Transfers and reclassifications 2.1 (0.1) 2.0 Disposals (27.8) (10.7) (38.5) Impairment reversals 14.9 \u2013 14.9 Impairment charge (14.8) \u2013 (14.8) Depreciation charge (159.0) (21.9) (180.9) Exchange difference 1.3 0.1 1.4 At 1 April 2023 1,389.8 66.2 1,456.0 ",
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    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfQuantitativeInformationAboutRightofuseAssetsExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:213800EJP14A79ZG1X44",
    "period": "2022-04-03T00:00:00/2023-04-02T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-685": {
   "value": "16  OTHER FINANCIAL ASSETS 2023 \u00a3m 2022 \u00a3m Non-current Other investments1 7.9 4.5 7.9 4.5 Current Other investments2 13.0 17.6 13.0 17.6 1. Includes \u00a37.3m (last year: \u00a33.1m) of venture capital investments managed by True Capital Limited. 2. Includes \u00a35.6m (last year: \u00a38.8m) of money market deposits held by Marks and Spencer plc in an escrow account. ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfFinancialAssetsExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:213800EJP14A79ZG1X44",
    "period": "2022-04-03T00:00:00/2023-04-02T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-686": {
   "value": "17  TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES 2023 \u00a3m 2022 \u00a3m Non-current Trade receivables \u2013 0.1 Lease receivables \u2013 net of provision for impairment 64.6 74.7 Other receivables 2.5 3.3 Loans to related parties (see note 28) 30.0 \u2013 Prepayments 201.6 192.5 298.7 270.6 Current Trade receivables 128.3 103.0 Less: provision for impairment of receivables (5.4) (4.8) Trade receivables \u2013 net 122.9 98.2 Lease receivables \u2013 net of provision for impairment 0.9 0.8 Other receivables 36.8 27. 2 Prepayments 97.0 76.8 Accrued income 23.0 14.1 280.6 217.1 The directors consider that the carrying amount of trade and other receivables approximates their fair value. The Group\u2019s assessment of any expected credit losses is included in note 21B. Included in accrued income is \u00a38.8m (last year: \u00a37.7m) of accrued supplier income relating to rebates that have been earned but not yet invoiced. An immaterial amount of supplier income that has been invoiced, but not yet settled, against future trade creditor balances is included within trade creditors, where there is a right to offset. The Group entered into finance leasing arrangements as a lessor for surplus office space in the Merchant Square building in London, which is sub-let for the remaining duration of the lease. The maturity analysis of the Group\u2019s lease receivables is as follows: 2023 \u00a3m 2022 \u00a3m Timing of cash flows Within one year 4.7 4.8 Between one and two years 4.7 4.7 Between two and three years 6.1 4.7 Between three to four years 7.8 6.1 Between four to five years 7.8 7.8 More than five years 113.3 121.1 Total undiscounted cash flows 144.4 149.2 Effect of discounting (68.2) (73.7) Present value of lease payments receivable 76.2 75.5 Less: provision for impairment of receivables (10.7) \u2013 Net investment in the lease 65.5 75.5 Included within trade and other receivables is \u00a30.4m (last year: \u00a31.1m) which, due to non-recourse factoring arrangements in place, are held within a \u201chold to collect and sell\u201d business model and are measured at FVOCI. ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfTradeAndOtherReceivablesExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:213800EJP14A79ZG1X44",
    "period": "2022-04-03T00:00:00/2023-04-02T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-687": {
   "value": "18  CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS Cash and cash equivalents are \u00a31,067.9m (last year: \u00a31,197.9m). The carrying amount of these assets approximates their fair value. The effective interest rate on short-term bank deposits is 4.1% (last year: 0.7%). These deposits have an average maturity of 18 days (last year: 39 days). ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfCashAndCashEquivalentsExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:213800EJP14A79ZG1X44",
    "period": "2022-04-03T00:00:00/2023-04-02T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-688": {
   "value": "19  TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES 2023 \u00a3m 2022 \u00a3m Current Trade payables 801.7 732.8 Other payables 560.0 523.5 Social security and other taxes 85.3 59.1 Accruals 554.5 595.2 Deferred income 47.3 50.3 2,048.8 1,960.9 Non-current Other payables 166.6 174.4 Deferred income 14.7 13.8 181.3 188.2 Included within current other payables is \u00a37.2m (last year: \u00a3nil) of deferred and contingent consideration and within non-current other payables \u00a3100.6m (last year: \u00a3nil) of deferred and contingent consideration, both relating to the acquisition of Gist Limited. Also included in non-current other payables is \u00a364.7m (last year: \u00a3172.6m) of contingent consideration relating to the investment in Ocado Retail Limited. See note 21D for further details. A contract liability arises in respect of gift cards and voucher schemes as payment has been received for a performance obligation which will be performed at a later point in time. Included within trade and other payables are gift card/voucher scheme liabilities: 2023 \u00a3m 2022 \u00a3m Opening balance 189.6 198.1 Issues 415.9 404.2 Released to the income statement (416.3) (412.7) Closing balance 189.2 189.6 The Group operates a number of supplier financing arrangements, under which suppliers can obtain accelerated settlement on invoices from the finance provider. This is a form of reverse factoring which has the objective of serving the Group\u2019s suppliers by giving them early access to funding. The Group settles these amounts in accordance with each supplier\u2019s agreed payment terms. The Group is not party to these financing arrangements and the arrangements do not permit the Group to obtain finance from the provider by paying the provider later than the Group would have paid its supplier. The Group does not incur any interest towards the provider on the amounts due to the suppliers. The Group therefore discloses the amounts factored by suppliers within trade payables because the nature and function of the financial liability remain the same as those of other trade payables. The payments by the Group under these arrangements are included within operating cash flows because they continue to be part of the normal operating cycle of the Group and their principal nature remains operating \u2013 i.e. payments for the purchase of goods and services. At 1 April 2023, \u00a3303.9m (last year: \u00a3330.0m) of trade payables were amounts owed under these arrangements. During the year the maximum facility available at any one time under the arrangements was \u00a3442.6m (last year: \u00a3404.1m). ",
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    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfTradeAndOtherPayablesExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:213800EJP14A79ZG1X44",
    "period": "2022-04-03T00:00:00/2023-04-02T00:00:00"
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  },
  "fact-721": {
   "value": "2023 \u00a3m 2022 \u00a3m Current Trade payables 801.7 732.8 Other payables 560.0 523.5 Social security and other taxes 85.3 59.1 Accruals 554.5 595.2 Deferred income 47.3 50.3 2,048.8 1,960.9 Non-current Other payables 166.6 174.4 Deferred income 14.7 13.8 181.3 188.2 ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfAccruedExpensesAndOtherLiabilitiesExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:213800EJP14A79ZG1X44",
    "period": "2022-04-03T00:00:00/2023-04-02T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-722": {
   "value": "20  BORROWINGS AND OTHER FINANCIAL LIABILITIES 2023 \u00a3m 2022 \u00a3m Current Lease liabilities 216.7 200.2 3.00% \u00a3300m Medium Term Notes 20231 185.3 \u2013 Interest accrued on Medium Term Notes 42.0 47.0 444.0 247.2 Non-current 3.00% \u00a3300m Medium Term Notes 20231 \u2013 299.1 4.75% \u00a3400m Medium Term Notes 20251,2 330.0 409.4 3.75% \u00a3300m Medium Term Notes 20261 298.9 298.6 3.25% \u00a3250m Medium Term Notes 2027 1 248.6 248.3 7.125% US$300m Medium Term Notes 2037 3,4 251.8 192.3 Revaluation of Medium Term Notes5 (10.2) 34.8 Lease liabilities 2,064.9 2,078.5 3,184.0 3,561.0 Total 3,628.0 3,808.2 1   These notes are issued under Marks and Spencer plc\u2019s \u00a33bn Euro Medium Term Note programme and all pay interest annually. 2   The Group occasionally enters into interest rate swaps to manage interest rate exposure. At year end, \u00a36.1m (last year: \u00a310.5m) of fair value adjustment for terminated hedges to be amortised over the remaining debt maturity. 3   Interest on these bonds is payable biannually. 4  US$300m Medium Term Note exposure swapped to sterling (fixed-to-fixed cross-currency interest rate swaps). 5  Revaluation consists of foreign exchange gain on revaluation of the 7.125% US$300m Medium Term Notes 2037 of \u00a310.2m (last year: \u00a334.8m loss). Leases The Group leases various stores, offices, warehouses and equipment with varying terms, escalation clauses and renewal rights. The Group has certain leases with lease terms of 12 months or less and leases of assets with low values. The Group applies the  \u201cshort-term lease\u201d and \u201clease of low-value assets\u201d recognition exemptions for these leases. Set out below are the carrying amounts of lease liabilities and the movements during the period. 2023 \u00a3m 2022 \u00a3m Opening lease liabilities 2,278.7 2,405.9 Acquisitions 21.3 \u2013 Additions 249.4 100.6 Interest expense relating to lease liabilities 121.0 124.1 Payments (353.8) (344.3) Disposals (39.0) (8.1) Exchange difference 4.0 0.5 2,281.6 2,278.7 Current 216.7 200.2 Non-current 2,064.9 2,078.5 The maturity analysis of lease liabilities is disclosed in note 21A. Future cash outflows related to the post-break clause period included in the lease liability The Group holds certain leases that contain break clause options to provide operational flexibility. In accordance with IFRS 16, the Group has calculated the full lease term, beyond break, to represent the reasonably certain lease term (except for those stores identified as part of the UK store estate programme) within the total \u00a32,281.6m of lease liabilities held on the balance sheet. The following amounts were recognised in profit or loss: 2023 \u00a3m 2022 \u00a3m Expenses relating to short-term leases 13.2 5.9 Expenses relating to low-value assets \u2013 1.4 Expenses relating to variable consideration 4.9 4.4 ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfFinancialLiabilitiesExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:213800EJP14A79ZG1X44",
    "period": "2022-04-03T00:00:00/2023-04-02T00:00:00"
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  },
  "fact-689": {
   "value": "20  BORROWINGS AND OTHER FINANCIAL LIABILITIES 2023 \u00a3m 2022 \u00a3m Current Lease liabilities 216.7 200.2 3.00% \u00a3300m Medium Term Notes 20231 185.3 \u2013 Interest accrued on Medium Term Notes 42.0 47.0 444.0 247.2 Non-current 3.00% \u00a3300m Medium Term Notes 20231 \u2013 299.1 4.75% \u00a3400m Medium Term Notes 20251,2 330.0 409.4 3.75% \u00a3300m Medium Term Notes 20261 298.9 298.6 3.25% \u00a3250m Medium Term Notes 2027 1 248.6 248.3 7.125% US$300m Medium Term Notes 2037 3,4 251.8 192.3 Revaluation of Medium Term Notes5 (10.2) 34.8 Lease liabilities 2,064.9 2,078.5 3,184.0 3,561.0 Total 3,628.0 3,808.2 1   These notes are issued under Marks and Spencer plc\u2019s \u00a33bn Euro Medium Term Note programme and all pay interest annually. 2   The Group occasionally enters into interest rate swaps to manage interest rate exposure. At year end, \u00a36.1m (last year: \u00a310.5m) of fair value adjustment for terminated hedges to be amortised over the remaining debt maturity. 3   Interest on these bonds is payable biannually. 4  US$300m Medium Term Note exposure swapped to sterling (fixed-to-fixed cross-currency interest rate swaps). 5  Revaluation consists of foreign exchange gain on revaluation of the 7.125% US$300m Medium Term Notes 2037 of \u00a310.2m (last year: \u00a334.8m loss). Leases The Group leases various stores, offices, warehouses and equipment with varying terms, escalation clauses and renewal rights. The Group has certain leases with lease terms of 12 months or less and leases of assets with low values. The Group applies the  \u201cshort-term lease\u201d and \u201clease of low-value assets\u201d recognition exemptions for these leases. Set out below are the carrying amounts of lease liabilities and the movements during the period. 2023 \u00a3m 2022 \u00a3m Opening lease liabilities 2,278.7 2,405.9 Acquisitions 21.3 \u2013 Additions 249.4 100.6 Interest expense relating to lease liabilities 121.0 124.1 Payments (353.8) (344.3) Disposals (39.0) (8.1) Exchange difference 4.0 0.5 2,281.6 2,278.7 Current 216.7 200.2 Non-current 2,064.9 2,078.5 The maturity analysis of lease liabilities is disclosed in note 21A. Future cash outflows related to the post-break clause period included in the lease liability The Group holds certain leases that contain break clause options to provide operational flexibility. In accordance with IFRS 16, the Group has calculated the full lease term, beyond break, to represent the reasonably certain lease term (except for those stores identified as part of the UK store estate programme) within the total \u00a32,281.6m of lease liabilities held on the balance sheet. The following amounts were recognised in profit or loss: 2023 \u00a3m 2022 \u00a3m Expenses relating to short-term leases 13.2 5.9 Expenses relating to low-value assets \u2013 1.4 Expenses relating to variable consideration 4.9 4.4 ",
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    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfBorrowingsExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:213800EJP14A79ZG1X44",
    "period": "2022-04-03T00:00:00/2023-04-02T00:00:00"
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  },
  "fact-734": {
   "value": "Leases The Group leases various stores, offices, warehouses and equipment with varying terms, escalation clauses and renewal rights. The Group has certain leases with lease terms of 12 months or less and leases of assets with low values. The Group applies the  \u201cshort-term lease\u201d and \u201clease of low-value assets\u201d recognition exemptions for these leases. Set out below are the carrying amounts of lease liabilities and the movements during the period. 2023 \u00a3m 2022 \u00a3m Opening lease liabilities 2,278.7 2,405.9 Acquisitions 21.3 \u2013 Additions 249.4 100.6 Interest expense relating to lease liabilities 121.0 124.1 Payments (353.8) (344.3) Disposals (39.0) (8.1) Exchange difference 4.0 0.5 2,281.6 2,278.7 Current 216.7 200.2 Non-current 2,064.9 2,078.5 The maturity analysis of lease liabilities is disclosed in note 21A. Future cash outflows related to the post-break clause period included in the lease liability The Group holds certain leases that contain break clause options to provide operational flexibility. In accordance with IFRS 16, the Group has calculated the full lease term, beyond break, to represent the reasonably certain lease term (except for those stores identified as part of the UK store estate programme) within the total \u00a32,281.6m of lease liabilities held on the balance sheet. The following amounts were recognised in profit or loss: 2023 \u00a3m 2022 \u00a3m Expenses relating to short-term leases 13.2 5.9 Expenses relating to low-value assets \u2013 1.4 Expenses relating to variable consideration 4.9 4.4 ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfLeasesExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:213800EJP14A79ZG1X44",
    "period": "2022-04-03T00:00:00/2023-04-02T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-690": {
   "value": "21<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>  F<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>INANCIAL INSTRUMENTS T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>reasur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y policy<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p oper<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ates a centra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d treasur<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y fun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o mana<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up\u2019s fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ndi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng req<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l risk<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Bo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ard<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>app<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roved t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ici<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ced<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>leg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l instr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>um<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, other tha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n der<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tive<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, comp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se bor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>row<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh and liq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d resource<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and var<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s items<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, such as tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de rece<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es and tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de paya<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s that aris<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e direc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rom its op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The mai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n purp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>os<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l instr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>um<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts is to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce the Gro<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>up\u2019<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s operations.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up tre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>asu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>so en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ters i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nto de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ans<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly cross<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y sw<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>aps<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, cros<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>urre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y sw<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d for<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>wa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rd cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cy co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. T<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he pu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ose o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ans<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s is to ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rest r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d fore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cy r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isk<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rom th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns and fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>anc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>It rema<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ins the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cy not to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d or <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al ins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts for tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng pur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ses<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, excep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t whe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>anc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cess<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ita<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te the n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>date a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ny out<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>din<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g inve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>stm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e treas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n is ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d as a cost ce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntre a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oes n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ot e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nga<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> in speculative<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> trading.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Financial risk<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> managem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e prin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cip<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al ris<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ks fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ced by the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p are <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y and fun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>din<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, c<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>oun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>par<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>, forei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gn curre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y and inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rest rate ris<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ks<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">e po</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and stra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tegi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es for man<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>agi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se ris<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ks are summ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ari<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>llow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g page<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s: (<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>) Liquidity &amp; funding risk Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e risk that the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup coul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d be unab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tle or mee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t its obl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns as they fal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l due:<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>  <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">The Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up\u2019s fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ndi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng str<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ateg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y ensu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ix of fun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>din<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g source<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s offer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>suffi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent hea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>om<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, matur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y and fle<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y, <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd cost-<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>effe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tive<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>match the req<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>of the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>  <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">Mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ks and S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>plc is fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a comb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d profit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, ban<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k bor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rowi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, Me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>diu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m Notes and comm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span>syn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d bank fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ies<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">Op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>era<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g subsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es are finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ced by a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on of retai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d profit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, ban<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k bor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rowi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ngs an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d intercom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ny <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>loa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p has a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d syn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nk revolvin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g credi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t faci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u00a385<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0m wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>cu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt matu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y date of 13 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>J<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>2026. The fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> cont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l covenan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t, bei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng the rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io of earn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s befo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re interes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t, ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x, de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ciat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d amor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n; to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et intere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st and<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ciat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion on ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ght-o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>use ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s unde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r IFRS 16<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The covenan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d bian<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lly. <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>T<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up was not in brea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>his met<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">c at the </span>rep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">ing d</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e revolvin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g credit fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es fou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r susta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y metri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cs wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere the ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rgin paya<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble on the fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y is adj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uste<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>flec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up\u2019s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st ESG ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rget<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s mater<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial to the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s \u201cP<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an A<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u201d ob<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>je<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ives<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p als<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o has a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>nu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er of uncom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d fac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es avail<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. At <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar end<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, thes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e amou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nted to \u00a325m (la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a325m), all of whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch are due to be reviewe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d with<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>year. <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce she<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et date, a ster<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng equ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ale<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>\u00a3ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>(l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a3nil) was draw<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> comm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d faci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d \u00a3nil (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a3nil) wa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s drawn un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r the uncom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d faci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>In add<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g bor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rowi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ngs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up has a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Euro Med<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ium T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm Note pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u00a3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n, of whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch \u00a31.1bn (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r: \u00a31.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bn) was<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> in issu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce as <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t the bal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce shee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>date<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The init<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial rate of intere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st is fixed at the date of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>iss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue and th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Note<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>refe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>as fixe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d rate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> bo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rrow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gs throu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>out th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>An<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l Repo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t as the coupo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n doe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s not chang<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e with move<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts in be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k intere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st rates<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Howeve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>, the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> rate of intere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st on cer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in Notes var<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s both up and dow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ird<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>par<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y credi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t ratin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gs (to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ove/b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>elo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w Baa3 or ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ove/b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>elo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w BB<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>B<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-) that refle<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts the rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve deter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on or imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rovem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent in the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up\u2019s cost of credit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, and the inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rest paya<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e on <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Notes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>creas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es or d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rest p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>aym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>llow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g a rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>evan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t cred<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g dow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r up<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. As t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> cont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ual ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ms of these Note<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s provid<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e for chan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ges in cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h flows t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o be reset to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>flec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t the rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve deter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion or imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rovem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent in the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st of credit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p consi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs thes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Notes to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e floati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng rate inst<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en dete<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ini<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng amo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sed cost un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r IFRS 9 an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d c<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntly the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up app<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed IFR<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S 9 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ara<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h B5.4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5, wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ich requ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ires no adj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he car<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he lia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ies or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> imm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>diate im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t on profit an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d loss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. If <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up had dete<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se Notes to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>be fixe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d rate inst<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the Notes wou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> rem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>easu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red to reflec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t the revis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>flows dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>coun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted at the ori<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al effe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tive rate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. This woul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d result in init<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>a high<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rest<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o profit or loss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, offs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>low<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er intere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rges sub<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>seq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntly, <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n compa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up\u2019s treatm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Oc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o Retai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l Limite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, an <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up, has ente<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red into a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u00a3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>30<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m revolvi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng cred<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it fac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y provi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>B<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>NP Par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> alo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ith O<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>do G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c, jo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>int<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly gua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntee th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>aci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e tabl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e below sum<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es the contr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al matu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up\u2019s non<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ative fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and der<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ativ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es, exc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> paya<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er paya<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and accru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The car<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue of all tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de paya<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er payab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>(exclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>din<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g contin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt consi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> paya<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble) and accr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ls of \u00a31,910.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m (la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a31,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>853<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3m) is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir contr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>counte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d cash flows (see note 19) <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch are due<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e year. Conti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on (se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e the f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ier<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>archy s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ith<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in no<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te 21) and d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of \u00a37<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2m (<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a3nil) is ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me paya<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n one year and \u00a3165<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a3190.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m) <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>we<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wo and five years<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Medium <span class=\"ls1 ws0\"> </span>Te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Note<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Lease<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>liabilities1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tnership<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y to<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>the Ma<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>rks<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>&amp; Spencer<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>UK Pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n Scheme<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>(no<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> 12)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>To<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>borro<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>wings<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>and other<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>financial<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>liabilities<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>flow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _d\"></span><span class=\"ff1bb ls1 ws0\"> </span>on derivat<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ives2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Cash <span class=\"ls1 ws0\"> </span>ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>flow on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> derivativ<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>To<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> derivativ<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>e liabilities<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng of cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h flows<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>W<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ith<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in one year<span class=\"_ _2aa\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls125 ws149\">(75<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5)<span class=\"_ _c0\"> </span><span class=\"ls8f wsa0\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>313<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _169\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ff1bb\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>71.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9)<span class=\"_ _25\"> </span><span class=\"ls122 ws147\">(4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _81\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws83\">33<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _1dc\"> </span>(333<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.6)<span class=\"_ _16b\"> </span><span class=\"ls115 ws132\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span>Be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>we<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wo yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs<span class=\"_ _d5\"> </span><span class=\"ls115 ws132\">(375<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5)<span class=\"_ _24\"> </span><span class=\"ls72 ws4c\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>279.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3)<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ws13\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0)<span class=\"_ _c2\"> </span><span class=\"ls119 ws136\">(<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _e7\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws83\">3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.9<span class=\"_ _8a\"> </span><span class=\"ls8f wsa0\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>31.1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _9d\"> </span><span class=\"ls86 wsfd\">(0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></span>Be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>we<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en tw<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o and five years<span class=\"_ _d5\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls115 ws132\">(86<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3)<span class=\"_ _ef\"> </span><span class=\"lsd5 wse8\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>78<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span></span>(5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _3b\"> </span><span class=\"ls73 ws82\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1,704<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _fb\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span>Mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re than five years<span class=\"_ _2cc\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls120 ws144\">(6<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>68.4<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _41\"> </span><span class=\"ls118 ws135\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>82<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1)<span class=\"_ _a6\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _3f\"> </span><span class=\"ls125 ws149\">(3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,75<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5)<span class=\"_ _a6\"> </span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span>T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d cash flows<span class=\"_ _58\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls73 ws82\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1,9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>83<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7)<span class=\"_ _bd\"> </span><span class=\"ls1c ws1f\">(4,460.6)<span class=\"_ _9a\"> </span><span class=\"ls115 ws132\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>19<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3)<span class=\"_ _43\"> </span><span class=\"ls62 wsbc\">(6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>43<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6)<span class=\"_ _98\"> </span><span class=\"ls118 ws135\">361<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _81\"> </span></span></span></span></span>(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>36<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4.7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _16b\"> </span><span class=\"ls15 ws80\">(3.6)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Effe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct of disco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _eb\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls115 ws132\">454<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _22\"> </span><span class=\"ls21 wsed\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,181<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9<span class=\"_ _16a\"> </span><span class=\"ls119 ws136\">7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _24\"> </span><span class=\"ls118 ws135\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>43<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span>At 2 Ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 2022<span class=\"_ _aa\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls7b wsa8\">(1,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>529<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>.5)<span class=\"_ _14d\"> </span>(2,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>278.7)<span class=\"_ _22\"> </span><span class=\"ls115 ws132\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>192<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3)<span class=\"_ _46\"> </span><span class=\"ls16 ws14\">(<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>4,000<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>.5)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span>Ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng of cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h flows<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>W<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ith<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in one year<span class=\"_ _2cd\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls82 wse\">(252<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _89\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff1ba\">(318<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _1dc\"> </span><span class=\"ls32 ws7\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>73<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0)<span class=\"_ _2b\"> </span><span class=\"ls73 ws82\">(6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>44<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5)<span class=\"_ _18e\"> </span><span class=\"ls72 ws4c\">1,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>62<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span><span class=\"ls11a ws137\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,12<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _bf\"> </span></span></span></span>(5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>we<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wo yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs<span class=\"_ _ad\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls87 ws96\">(59.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3)<span class=\"_ _c3\"> </span><span class=\"ls89 wsb3\">(32<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _85\"> </span>(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>54<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _89\"> </span><span class=\"ls62 wsbc\">(43<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1)<span class=\"_ _81\"> </span>14<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _b3\"> </span><span class=\"ls1ec ws21b\">(<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _209\"> </span><span class=\"ls40 ws43\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1.6)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></span>Be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>we<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en tw<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o and five years<span class=\"_ _f1\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls89 wsb3\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>002<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _c3\"> </span><span class=\"ls32 ws7\">(805<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _fb\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _18e\"> </span></span></span>(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>807.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _99\"> </span><span class=\"ls81 ws92\">26<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0<span class=\"_ _82\"> </span><span class=\"ls32 ws7\">(26<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0)<span class=\"_ _fb\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span>Mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re than five years<span class=\"_ _c4\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls2c ws2c\">(415<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _43\"> </span><span class=\"ls115 ws132\">(2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>98<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1)<span class=\"_ _fb\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _18e\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1ec ws21b\">(<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _22\"> </span>2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _b3\"> </span><span class=\"ls62 wsbc\">(214<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _b6\"> </span><span class=\"ls73 ws82\">(6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></span>T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d cash flows<span class=\"_ _7a\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls81 ws92\">(1,729.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8)<span class=\"_ _152\"> </span>(4,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>426<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5)<span class=\"_ _24\"> </span><span class=\"ls1ec ws21b\">(<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _2e\"> </span><span class=\"ls73 ws82\">(6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>283<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span><span class=\"ls2c ws2c\">1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>41<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _41\"> </span><span class=\"ls15 ws80\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1,508<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7)<span class=\"_ _85\"> </span></span></span>(6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span>Effe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct of disco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _2ce\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls0 ws83\">383<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _2b\"> </span><span class=\"ls62 wsbc\">2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>,14<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _170\"> </span><span class=\"ls120 ws144\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.6<span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span><span class=\"ls73 ws82\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>53<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span>At 1 Ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 2023<span class=\"_ _14c\"> </span><span class=\"ls89 wsb3\">(1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>34<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _45\"> </span><span class=\"lsdb wsee\">(2,2<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>1.6<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _25\"> </span><span class=\"ls11a ws137\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>12<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>8)<span class=\"_ _bd\"> </span><span class=\"ls21 wsed\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,75<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span>1 <span class=\"_ _20\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _1a\"></span>Tota<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e paym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts of \u00a375<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng to th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d pos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t-b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ak cl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>au<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, and th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ear<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e exi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t poi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, are in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed in le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ase l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e paym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s sho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uld b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e excl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n dete<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s cont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l ind<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r thes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e lea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re is a cont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ght to bre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ak<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Fur<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, \u00a360.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8m of th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e paym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate to lea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ses w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re, fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g the br<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eak cl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e, th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll hav<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e the ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y to ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e at any po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>int b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h a maximum of six months\u2019 notice.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2 <span class=\"_ _12\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _1a\"></span>C<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h infl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ows an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d out<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ows o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n der<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s tha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t requ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e gros<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt (suc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h as cross<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y swa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ps an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d for<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d fore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n exc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e cont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts) are di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>scl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>os<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>flow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>flo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ws on de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve ins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>um<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le on a net ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>si<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d net<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>(b)<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> Counterpart<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y risk Cou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y risk ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up can suff<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al loss thro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ug<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h the defa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ult or no<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>man<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the cou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>par<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">th wh</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>om it tran<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. E<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>osu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res are mana<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>accord<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce with the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up treas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cy wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ich lim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s the valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>that ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n be pla<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ced wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th each app<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roved<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> coun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>par<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y to min<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>imi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sk of los<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e min<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>imu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m lon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l counte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ies i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s lon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m St<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dard &amp; P<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s (S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>&amp;P)/<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s A-/A3 (B<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>BB<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>+/Ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a1 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or commi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted len<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>din<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g bank<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s). <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>In the event of a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng by <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e agen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cy be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g diffe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rent fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m the othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>, refere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll be mad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>F<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>itch to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne the cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g vote <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f the ratin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g group. In the abs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ence of a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>F<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>itch rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing the lowe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r agen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cy rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll preva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>revi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ewe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d regul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rly by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or man<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The cred<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it risk of thes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l inst<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rum<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts is esti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d as <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he fai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s resu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ltin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e contr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e tabl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e below ana<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lyses th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>-te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm inves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and der<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tive as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>cre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>exc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nk bal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ces<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, store<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h in tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ans<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Credit<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> rating of<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> counterpart<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>AAA<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>A+<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>AA<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>AA-<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>A+<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>A<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>A-<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>BBB<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>To<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r investments<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a1\"> </span><span class=\"ls62 wsbc\">158<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _df\"> </span><span class=\"ls125 ws149\">288<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.6<span class=\"_ _df\"> </span><span class=\"ls87 ws96\">46<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>2.0<span class=\"_ _2e\"> </span><span class=\"ls66 ws76\">89.0<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _a1\"> </span><span class=\"ls118 ws135\">99<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span>Derivativ<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e assets2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _22b\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _ec\"> </span><span class=\"ls8f wsa0\">31<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9<span class=\"_ _bd\"> </span><span class=\"ls9 ws145\">24<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _e2\"> </span><span class=\"ls73 ws82\">8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _22b\"> </span></span></span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _46\"> </span><span class=\"ls72 ws4c\">65.0<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>At 2 Ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 2022<span class=\"_ _2cf\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls1\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a1\"> </span><span class=\"ls62 wsbc\">158<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _df\"> </span><span class=\"ls22 ws8f\">320.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _10e\"> </span><span class=\"ls87 ws96\">486<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.4<span class=\"_ _14d\"> </span><span class=\"ls119 ws136\">9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _84\"> </span></span></span></span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _221\"> </span><span class=\"ls118 ws135\">1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>AAA<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>A+<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>AA<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>A-<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>A+<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>A<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>A-<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>BBB<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>To<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r investments<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>99.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _46\"> </span></span><span class=\"lsb2 ws6c\">95.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _17\"> </span></span>360<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _10e\"> </span><span class=\"ls1ec ws21b\">2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _46\"> </span><span class=\"ls7b wsa8\">65.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _10e\"> </span></span></span>9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Derivativ<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e assets2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _2e\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls41 ws156\">10.0<span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ls1ec ws21b\">7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _29\"> </span></span>5.0<span class=\"_ _d3\"> </span>0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _46\"> </span><span class=\"ls66 ws76\">22<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>At 1 Ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 2023<span class=\"_ _2d0\"> </span><span class=\"ls87 ws96\">99.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _46\"> </span></span><span class=\"lsb2 ws6c\">95.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _10e\"> </span><span class=\"ls21 wsed\">370<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _17\"> </span><span class=\"ls87 ws96\">294<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _92\"> </span><span class=\"ls41 ws156\">70.0<span class=\"_ _d3\"> </span>0.3<span class=\"_ _17\"> </span><span class=\"ls89 wsb3\">93<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></span>1 <span class=\"_ _20\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _1a\"></span>I<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h on dep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>os<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d mon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ey ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rk<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s hel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by Mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ks an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d Sp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r Scot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h Lim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d Par<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ip, Ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rk<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d Sp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cer p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lc and M<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ks an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d Sp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r Ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l Ins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. E<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xcl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh in ha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it of \u00a3173<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a3217<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m).<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2 <span class=\"_ _12\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _1a\"></span>S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d &amp; <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>P<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s eq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g sho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wn as ref<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce to the maj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ty cr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g of the co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m eit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r Sta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d &amp; <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>P<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, Moo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s or Fitc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h whe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p has a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y low <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>reta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il credi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t risk du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o trans<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cip<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng of high volu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me, low valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e and sho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t matur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e max<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>imu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>osu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>to credit ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sk at <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he bal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce she<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et date was as follow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s: tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de recei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s \u00a31<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>28<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m (la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a3103.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0m), leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e rece<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es \u00a3<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>65.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a375.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5m), othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>rece<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es (in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>din<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g loans to relate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ies) \u00a3<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>69.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>\u00a33<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5m), cash an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d cash<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> eq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uiv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s \u00a31,0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>67<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>.9m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a31,197<span class=\"_ _e\"></span>.9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m) <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ves \u00a322.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7m <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a365.0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m).<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l asse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e credit ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sk mana<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt pra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tices of the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up inc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e inter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nal revi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ew and rep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng of the age<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>of trad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e and oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er recei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s by days pas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t due by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a cent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed accou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts rece<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le fun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, and grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve c<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>reven<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue stre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>alo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h liai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>son<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th the debto<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs by <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the cred<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it contro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l fun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p appl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s the IFRS 9 simp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>proa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch in measu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted credi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t losse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s whic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>use a life<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d credit loss al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>low<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ance<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> for al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l trad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e recei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d lease recei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>o meas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d credi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t losse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de rece<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es have <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hare<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d credi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t risk char<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ris<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cs alon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g the lin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es of diffe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> reven<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue strea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ms such as inter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nal fr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>chi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se, UK fr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>chis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e, foo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d, cor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rate and sun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>, as <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>el<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l as <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>by ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>og<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l locat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d days pas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e. I<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n add<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on to th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>redi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t los<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ses c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alcu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated u<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g a prov<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up may p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rovi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ddi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l prov<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> rece<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>par<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar cus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tome<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs if the dete<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l posi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n was obse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d. The G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de rece<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es are of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y low cred<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it ris<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k due to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s bein<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g pri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>igh volu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, low <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e and sho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t matur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y. <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>erefo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re, it al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>so has ver<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y low conc<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>entration ri<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>sk.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>los<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>rate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ete<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rmi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d base<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on the averag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e wri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>off<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s as <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>a propo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on of averag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e deb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>over a per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iod of 36 mont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hs pri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> to the repor<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g date. The his<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al loss rates are adj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted for cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rent and for<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>wa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>loo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ki<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng info<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n whe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re sign<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ific<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t. The G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ers GD<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>P grow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, une<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mpl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, sale<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s grow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th and ban<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>kr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uptc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y rates of the countr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch goo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds are sold to be the most<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> rele<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>van<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tors an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d, wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere the imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se is signi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ant<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, adj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ust<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s the histo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l loss rates base<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d chang<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es in thes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e fac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>His<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>has in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated tha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t debt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s aged 180 days or over are gen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ally not recover<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p has incor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d this into<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> the ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted loss mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l throu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gh a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>uni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>for<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m loss rate for age<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g bucket<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s belo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w 180 <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>days de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent on the revenu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e strea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m and count<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d provid<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>10<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0% of debt ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed more tha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n 180 days past due<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Whe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p spe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lly hold<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ura<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce or hol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds the leg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al rig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ht of off<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th debto<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch are als<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o credito<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the loss provi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>to the ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of the unins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d or <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e receiv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les are wri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ten off whe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n there is no reason<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>recove<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y. <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>I<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ndi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tors that the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re may <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>be no reaso<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion of recover<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y inclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de the fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ilu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he deb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tor to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>in a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>paym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t pla<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n, and f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ailu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ake contr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al paym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s with<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> 180 d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ays pas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent los<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ses on tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de recei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ente<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d as <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>net im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent loss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hin op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d subse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent recove<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es are cred<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to the s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e lin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>As a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t 2 Apr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il 2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rent<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Up to 30 days<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>31-<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0 da<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ys<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>61-90 da<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ys pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>91-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>18<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0 d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ays<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>181 d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ays<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"ls1 ws0\"> </span>or mor<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>e <span class=\"ls1 ws0\"> </span>pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>To<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ross car<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t \u2013 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e recei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les<span class=\"_ _20a\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls12b ws14e\">76<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _8a\"> </span><span class=\"ls62 wsbc\">15<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _160\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws83\">1.9<span class=\"_ _16a\"> </span><span class=\"ls119 ws136\">7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _26\"> </span><span class=\"ls118 ws135\">1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _82\"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span class=\"ff1bb\">103<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>E<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d loss rate<span class=\"_ _14a\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws83\">2.9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>%<span class=\"_ _b6\"> </span>4.9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>%<span class=\"_ _e7\"> </span><span class=\"ls31 ws6e\">0.0%<span class=\"_ _ae\"> </span><span class=\"ls73 ws82\">5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7%<span class=\"_ _16b\"> </span><span class=\"ls119 ws136\">7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>%<span class=\"_ _ef\"> </span><span class=\"ls4e ws58\">10<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.0%<span class=\"_ _b6\"> </span></span></span></span></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.6%<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>feti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d cred<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it los<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _d4\"> </span><span class=\"ls7b wsa8\">2.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _4b\"> </span><span class=\"ls31 ws6e\">0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls1\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _1da\"> </span><span class=\"ls118 ws135\">0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _167\"> </span><span class=\"ls31 ws6e\">0.6<span class=\"_ _10c\"> </span></span>1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _167\"> </span><span class=\"ls1c ws1f\">4.8<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span>Net carrying amount<span class=\"_ _d8\"> </span><span class=\"ls124 ws148\">74<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _8a\"> </span><span class=\"ls62 wsbc\">15<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _1da\"> </span><span class=\"lsef ws100\">1.8<span class=\"_ _1e8\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws83\">6.9<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span></span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _9d\"> </span><span class=\"ls8a ws165\">98.2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span>As a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t 1 Apr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il 2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>023<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Current<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Up to 30 days<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>31-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>60 da<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ys pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>61-9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0 days<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>91-180 d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ays pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>181 day<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"ff1ba ls1 ws0\"> </span>or more <span class=\"_ _d\"></span><span class=\"ws0\"> </span>pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>To<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ross car<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t \u2013 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e recei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les<span class=\"_ _99\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls15 ws80\">98.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _b4\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff1ba\">22<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _170\"> </span><span class=\"ls16 ws14\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9<span class=\"_ _16c\"> </span><span class=\"ls8a ws165\">1.9<span class=\"_ _16a\"> </span>1.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _16a\"> </span>1.6<span class=\"_ _99\"> </span><span class=\"ls11a ws137\">128<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span>E<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d loss rate<span class=\"_ _2d1\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls32 ws7\">0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8%<span class=\"_ _e7\"> </span><span class=\"ls66 ws76\">3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2%<span class=\"_ _b3\"> </span><span class=\"ls1ec ws21b\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>%<span class=\"_ _22b\"> </span><span class=\"ls89 wsb3\">31.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6%<span class=\"_ _c0\"> </span></span></span>69.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2%<span class=\"_ _e2\"> </span><span class=\"ls41 ws156\">100.0%<span class=\"_ _169\"> </span></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2%<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>feti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d cred<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it los<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _2d2\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls41 ws156\">0.8<span class=\"_ _4b\"> </span><span class=\"ls81 ws92\">0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _dd\"> </span></span>0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _4b\"> </span>0.6<span class=\"_ _17f\"> </span>0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _16a\"> </span><span class=\"ls8a ws165\">1.6<span class=\"_ _dd\"> </span><span class=\"ls11d ws13d\">5.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span>Net carrying amount<span class=\"_ _d8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1ec ws21b\">97.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _b4\"> </span><span class=\"ls72 ws4c\">21.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _16a\"> </span><span class=\"ls8 ws13\">2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _16a\"> </span><span class=\"ls8a ws165\">1.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _dd\"> </span><span class=\"ls41 ws156\">0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _84\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls11a ws137\">12<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e closin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g loss allow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ces for tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de recei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s reconc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iles to the ope<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g loss allo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ces as foll<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ows:<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>T<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d loss pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2023<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g lo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>llo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _273\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e7 ws95\">4.8<span class=\"_ _1e8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls73 ws82\">3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>In<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>creas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>loss al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>low<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ance reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t and loss dur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g the year<span class=\"_ _1aa\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls11d ws13d\">5.5<span class=\"_ _1da\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb lsef ws100\">1.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Rece<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les wri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ten off duri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng the yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>as unco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lle<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le<span class=\"_ _2d3\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls62 wsbc\">(4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9)<span class=\"_ _ae\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls115 ws132\">(0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Closing loss allowance<span class=\"_ _24e\"> </span><span class=\"ls11d\">5.4<span class=\"_ _170\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls1c ws1f\">4.8<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e closin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g loss allow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ces for leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>rece<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es recon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cile<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ope<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g loss allo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nces as fol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lows:<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Lea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d loss pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2023<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g lo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>llo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _1cc\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _dd\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls117 ws134\">11<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>In<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>creas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e/(decre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ase) in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oss al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lowa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>in profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t and loss dur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>10.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _b4\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls117 ws134\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>11<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Closing loss allowance<span class=\"_ _2d4\"> </span><span class=\"ls72 ws4c\">10.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>1 <span class=\"_ _20\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _1a\"></span>R<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>el<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es to the su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et of pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sly clo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d offic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>so<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h the st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>og<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e to centr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s Lon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>do<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n Hea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d Offi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s (see no<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te 5).<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e provisi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on for oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er recei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hly immate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al (i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t can be quan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>) and the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>refore no dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>closu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re is <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>prov<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. (c<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>) Fore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cy r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ans<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ona<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cy e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>osu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ima<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly from t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ource<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m over<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s sup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o from<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">the e</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m the UK to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ove<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as subsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The mos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>sig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fica<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure is t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o the US dol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>, in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red in the sou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rcing<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">of Clo</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng &amp; <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>H<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>om<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e prod<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m Asia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup Treasur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se Clo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng &amp; H<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>om<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e fore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cy e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>osu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cip<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly usin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g for<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>wa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rd fore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n exch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gres<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>si<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vely base<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>dy<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nam<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic fore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m the busi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Hedg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>car<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he six mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nths bef<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ore the pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">en p</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>urch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ase orde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs are entere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d into.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Ot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng from the ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of goo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ove<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as subsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ies are al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>so hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d prog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ress<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ove<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r the cours<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fore they are inc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>urre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>As at the bal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce she<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et date, the gros<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s notio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue in ster<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng term<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ard fore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>exc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>han<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll or buy<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> cont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s amou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nted to \u00a31,785.7m (la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a31,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>865<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7m<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>) wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>we<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hted aver<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e matur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y date of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>si<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nths (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: six mont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hs).<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Ga<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ins an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d losse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y on for<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ard fore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ign exc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>han<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge contr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s desig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in cash flow hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ip<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>as at <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>1 Apr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il 2023 wil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l be recl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ssi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e incom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e state<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt at <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us dates over the fol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lowi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng 14 <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nths (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: 15 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s) <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rom the bal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce she<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et date.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e forei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gn excha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e for<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ards are des<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ign<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated as cash flow hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hly proba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble fore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Both spo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t and for<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ard<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>int<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>shi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p; unde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r IFRS 9 the curre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y basis spre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad may be exclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d from the hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>shi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ens<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e \u2013 cost o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dgi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ser<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ve. T<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he ch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ang<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g ins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ume<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, to the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e effec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve, is defe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y and sub<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>que<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntly eith<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er rec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ssi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rofit or loss or remove<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d from eq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d inclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ini<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l cost of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nvento<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y as par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of the \u201cbas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is adj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ust<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u201d. <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>T<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s will be rea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed in the inco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me sta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>teme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt once the he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed item is sol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d. The<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup has cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ide<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, and ele<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted not to, recogn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cy bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is sprea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d elem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he cost of hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g reser<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ve, owi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vely sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>date<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d nat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure of th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g ins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p regul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rly review<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s the forei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gn exch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ang<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g por<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nfir<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m whe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r the und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lyin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g trans<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons rem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain hi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ghly<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le. Any id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>enti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d inst<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ove<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r-he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>or ine<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ffe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s would resu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lt in imme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate recyc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e inco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me state<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. A chang<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in the timin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>a forec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m does not dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y a hedg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ip nor the as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ser<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>\u201ch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>igh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly proba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u201d as <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re remai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> an econ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>om<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hip bet<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>wee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lyin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g tran<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d the deri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e forei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gn excha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e for<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ards are recog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sed at fai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e. The Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up has consi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d elec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted to app<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>cre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t/deb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it val<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>jus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e risk<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s at <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e repo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng date are repres<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al year.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p als<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o holds a numb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er of cross<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cy sw<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>aps to desig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nate its fix<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed rate US dol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar deb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xed rate ster<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bt. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ese<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">are re</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted as cash flow hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e chang<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in the fair va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue of the hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng inst<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt, to the degre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e effe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive, is retai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in other<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> comp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sive in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>come<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, segre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ga<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st and effe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Unde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r IFRS 9, the curre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y basi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s on <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he cross<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y swap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s is exc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e desi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gnat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n and recog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed in othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r compre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve incom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e \u2013 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>cos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng rese<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve. Effec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iven<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s is mea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d usin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g the hypoth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l der<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tive ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>proa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The contr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al term<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he cross<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cy sw<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>aps in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e break cl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>au<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ses<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ever<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">y five year</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s whic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h allow for the inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rest rate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e reset (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast rese<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t Novem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r 20<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2).<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e cross-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>renc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y swa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ps are recog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed at fair va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The inclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>cred<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it ris<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k on <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ross<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y swap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll cau<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se ine<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ffe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of the he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e rela<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ip. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup has cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ered an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d elec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o app<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>cre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t/deb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it val<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on adj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, owi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he swa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ps\u2019 rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve mate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d lon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r date<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d nat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>so he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gn cu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rcomp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>any lo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ans w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. For<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>wa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rd fore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n exch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on to th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing of the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up\u2019s forei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gn cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cy inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rcomp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>any loan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>are cla<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ifie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d as fair va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue thro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ugh pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fit and loss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The cor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>resp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng fai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue movem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he interco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>any loan bal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce resulte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u00a31<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m loss (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year: \u00a30.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3m gai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n) <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the incom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e state<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt. As at the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce she<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et date, the gros<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s notio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nterco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mpa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ny loan hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>was \u00a3125.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8m (<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a3166<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8m).<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Af<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r tak<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing into accou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt the hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng der<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ves entere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d into by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p, the curre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y and inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rest rate ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sure of the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, exc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t-ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m payab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les and the li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ks &amp; Spe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r UK Pensi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on Sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e, is set out bel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ow:<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2023<span class=\"_ _280\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb lsdf ws12f\">2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xed r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Floating rate<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>To<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Floating rate<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>To<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Currency<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Sterling<span class=\"_ _155\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls2c ws2c\">3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>41<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _2b\"> </span></span>3<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>419<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _ef\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls86 wsfd\">3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>610.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _25\"> </span></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,610<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.6<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Euro<span class=\"_ _1d7\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls72 ws4c\">106<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span></span>106<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _82\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls4e ws58\">104.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _99\"> </span></span>104.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _29f\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls22 ws8f\">101<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.6<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _98\"> </span></span>101.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _209\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls73 ws82\">93.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _209\"> </span></span>93.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,62<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>628<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls8a ws165\">3,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>808.2<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span></span>3,808.2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>As at the bal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce she<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et date and exclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e liab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, post-he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g, the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>BP an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>US<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>D fixe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d rate bor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rowi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>are at an <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ave<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge rate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> of 5.1% (la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: 5.1%<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>) and the weig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hted aver<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>tim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e for whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch the rate is <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>fixe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d is five <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: five year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s).<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>(d) Inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sk<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>os<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st rate ris<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, US dol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r and euro var<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble rate fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>anc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and lia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ies<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s pol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>to use de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve contr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cess<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o maint<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>a mix of fixed and floa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g rate borro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>win<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gs to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>man<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e this<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sk<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The str<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re and matur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y of thes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e deri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>cor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>resp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e unde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lyin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>bo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rrow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gs and are accou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nted for as fai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>or cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h flow hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s as <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ria<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>At the bal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce she<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et date, fixe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d rate borro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>win<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gs amo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u00a3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,628.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0m (<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a33,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>08<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2m) <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g the pub<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c bond is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sue<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e liab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, amo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>00<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>% (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year: 10<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0%<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>) of the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s gross bor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>row<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e effec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve interes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t rates at the bal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce shee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t date <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>were as fol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lows:<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2023<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>%<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>%<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d and unco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted bo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rrow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gs<span class=\"_ _2d5\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls8c ws225\">N/A<span class=\"_ _d1\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb lscc ws139\">N/A<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>um T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm N<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>otes<span class=\"_ _2d6\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls21 wsed\">5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1%<span class=\"_ _b4\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls118 ws135\">5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1%<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Leases<span class=\"_ _2d7\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls21 wsed\">5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1%<span class=\"_ _b6\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls72 ws4c\">5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4%<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Derivative<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> financial <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>instruments<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e below ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>trate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s the effec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge accou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng on the conso<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>date<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d state<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al posi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n and cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ida<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted inco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent thro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ugh de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng sep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ately by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isk cate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>go<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y and eac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h typ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge the det<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ail<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of the asso<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng ins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt and<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> hedged it<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>em.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2 Ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 202<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rent<span class=\"_ _c4\"> </span><span class=\"ls164 ws167\">Non Curr<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Forw<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ard<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> foreign exchange<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> contracts<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Forw<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ard<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> foreign exchange<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> contracts<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Cro<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ss-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>currency swaps<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Forw<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ard<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> foreign exchange<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> contracts<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>He<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g risk st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>teg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _288\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd\">Ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh flow </span>hedg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>F<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>V<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>TPL<span class=\"_ _b6\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">C<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ash flow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span>hedg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh flow hedg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Not<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nal / c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>urre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gs<span class=\"_ _2d8\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f ws1b\"> 1,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>536<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9 <span class=\"_ _ce\"> </span><span class=\"lsaa ws161\"> 166.8 <span class=\"_ _206\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws55\"> 19<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>3.5 <span class=\"_ _206\"> </span><span class=\"ls115 ws2b\"> 162<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span></span></span></span>Carr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ying amount assets<span class=\"_ _2d9\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws55\"> 4<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>3.0 <span class=\"_ _204\"> </span><span class=\"ls31 ws1c\"> 0.6 <span class=\"_ _51\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f ws1b\"> 18<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2da\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws1a\"> 2.9 </span></span></span></span>Carr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ying <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>amount (liabilities<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _265\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls7b ws1d\"> (2.3)<span class=\"_ _51\"> </span><span class=\"ls8 ws0\"> (0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9)<span class=\"_ _7a\"> </span><span class=\"ls1\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _4e\"> </span><span class=\"ls115 ws2b\"> (0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span>Matur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y date<span class=\"_ _8c\"> </span><span class=\"ls8 ws0\"> t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o Se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p 2022<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _d3\"> </span><span class=\"ls22 ws80\"> to May 202<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _29\"> </span></span> to D<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec 2037<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _e2\"> </span> to A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pr 202<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3 </span>Hedge rati<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _2db\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls4e ws58\">100<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>%<span class=\"_ _53\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls8f wsa0\">n/a<span class=\"_ _12a\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls4e ws58\">100%<span class=\"_ _b1\"> </span>10<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0%<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>scr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ipti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _148\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ws13\">High<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rob<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le </span>transactional<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> F<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>X exposu<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Inter<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>-company loan<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>s/<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>deposits<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>US<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>D fixe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d rate borro<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>wing<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Hi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ghly prob<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le transactional<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> F<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>X exposu<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g ins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>um<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _118\"> </span><span class=\"ls118 ws100\"> 6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2da\"> </span><span class=\"ls117 ws158\"> 11<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _b1\"> </span><span class=\"ls125 ws165\"> 26<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _171\"> </span><span class=\"ls1c ws2\"> 4.8 </span></span></span></span>Cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d item u<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to dete<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ine<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">hedge </span><span class=\"_ _d\"></span>effec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tiv<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>eness (60<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1)<span class=\"_ _150\"> </span><span class=\"ls89 ws18\"> (<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>10.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8)<span class=\"_ _2dc\"> </span><span class=\"ls115 ws2b\"> (25<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _12c\"> </span><span class=\"ls122 ws82\"> (4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span>Weig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hted aver<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e rate for the year<span class=\"_ _11c\"> </span> GB<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>P<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>/<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>U<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>D 1.37;<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>BP/EUR 1.18 \u2013<span class=\"_ _92\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\"> G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>BP/US<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>D 1.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>55 <span class=\"_ _10e\"> </span> GB<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>P/US<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>D 1.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4; </span>G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>BP/EUR 1.17 Am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d withi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce costs in profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t and loss<span class=\"_ _c7\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _161\"> </span><span class=\"ls31 ws1c\"> 0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3 <span class=\"_ _204\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls8\"> (0.1)<span class=\"_ _6e\"> </span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ance on cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h flow <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge rese<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve at 2 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il 2022<span class=\"_ _dc\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls22 ws80\"> (<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>32.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0)<span class=\"_ _7a\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _161\"> </span><span class=\"ls66 ws14\"> 9.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5 <span class=\"_ _145\"> </span><span class=\"ls7b ws1d\"> 2.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5 </span></span></span></span>Ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ance o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n cost o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ser<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ve at 2 A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il 2022<span class=\"_ _2cc\"> </span><span class=\"ls1\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _74\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _2dd\"> </span></span> (5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0)<span class=\"_ _7a\"> </span><span class=\"ls1\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>1 Ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 202<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Current<span class=\"_ _2cc\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws131\">Non C<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>urrent<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Forward <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>foreign exchange<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> contracts<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Forward <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>foreign exchange<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> contracts<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Cross-currency swaps<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Forward <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>foreign exchange<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> contracts<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>He<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g risk st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>teg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _234\"> </span>C<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ash flow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> hedges<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>FV<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>TPL<span class=\"_ _20a\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls8 ws13\">C<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ash flow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span>hedges<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh flow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> hedges<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Not<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nal / c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>urre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gs<span class=\"_ _265\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls81 ws6f\"> 1,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>504<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _80\"> </span><span class=\"ls11a wse5\"> 125<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _93\"> </span><span class=\"ls82 ws156\"> 252<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9 <span class=\"_ _ce\"> </span><span class=\"ls115 ws2b\"> 155<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span></span></span></span>Carr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ying amount assets<span class=\"_ _29c\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls66 ws14\"> 22<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6 <span class=\"_ _c1\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _53\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls8\"> 0.1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _60\"> </span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Carr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ying <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>amount (liabilities<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _f3\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls32 ws32\"> (5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0)<span class=\"_ _c8\"> </span><span class=\"ls115 ws2b\"> (2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.1)<span class=\"_ _51\"> </span></span> (5.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3)<span class=\"_ _12c\"> </span><span class=\"ls81 ws6f\"> (1.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Matur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y date<span class=\"_ _1a2\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls8 ws0\"> to Jul 2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>023<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _3f\"> </span> to Ju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n 202<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3 <span class=\"_ _3e\"> </span> to D<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec 2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>037 <span class=\"_ _47\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ws13\"> to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>May 2024<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span></span>Hedge rati<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _2de\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls72 ws4c\">100%<span class=\"_ _2da\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls8f wsa0\"> n/a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _206\"> </span></span>10<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0%<span class=\"_ _7b\"> </span>100%<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>scr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ipti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _2df\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ws13\">Hi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rob<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span>transactiona<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l FX exposures<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Inter<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>compan<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>y loans<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>/<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>deposits<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>US<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>D fixed rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e borrowing<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Hi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rob<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> transactiona<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l FX exposures<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g ins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>um<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _118\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls131 ws158\">49.6<span class=\"_ _2da\"> </span><span class=\"ls115 ws2b\"> (<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.1)<span class=\"_ _9c\"> </span><span class=\"ls1c ws1f\">30<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9<span class=\"_ _4e\"> </span><span class=\"ls62 ws2f\"> (4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span>Cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d item u<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to dete<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ine<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">hedge </span><span class=\"_ _d\"></span>effec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tiv<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>eness (49<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _2e0\"> </span><span class=\"ls41 ws44\"> 0.3 <span class=\"_ _151\"> </span><span class=\"ws156\">(30.0)<span class=\"_ _c8\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws55\"> 4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3 </span></span></span>Weig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hted aver<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e rate for the year<span class=\"_ _96\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc\">G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>BP/USD 1.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>20<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>;<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span>GB<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>P<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>/<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>EUR 1.14<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _2e\"> </span><span class=\"ls8 ws13\">G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>BP/USD 1.19<span class=\"_ _a1\"> </span>GB<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>P<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>/<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>US<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>D 1.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>22<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>;<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span>GB<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>P<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>/<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>EUR 1.12<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d withi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce costs in profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t and loss<span class=\"_ _c7\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _171\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls81 ws6f\"> (<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8)<span class=\"_ _171\"> </span><span class=\"ls41 ws156\">0.9<span class=\"_ _76\"> </span></span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ance on cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h flow <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge rese<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve at 1 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il 2023<span class=\"_ _cb\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1ec wsbe\"> 47.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _60\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _4e\"> </span></span> (<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _2da\"> </span><span class=\"ls8a ws98\"> 1.8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span></span>Ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ance o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n cost o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ser<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ve at 1 A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il 2023<span class=\"_ _c4\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _76\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _2e0\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls81 ws6f\"> (<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8)<span class=\"_ _6e\"> </span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>1 Ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 202<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _3c\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb\">2 A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Notional<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> Value<span class=\"_ _cd\"> </span><span class=\"ls82 ws1dd\">Fai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r Va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _66\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls1b3 ws1d8\">N<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>otional Value<span class=\"_ _5b\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff1bb\">Fai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r Va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Assets<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Liabilities<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Assets<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Liabilities<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Assets<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Liabilities<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Assets<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Liabilities<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Curre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rd fore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n excha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e cont<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>rac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts  <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">cash flow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span>hedg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es 559.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2 <span class=\"_ _b9\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws1a\"> 9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>45<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _84\"> </span><span class=\"ls66 ws14\"> 22<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6 <span class=\"_ _81\"> </span><span class=\"ls32 ws32\"> (56<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0)<span class=\"_ _3b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls81 ws6f\"> 1,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>348.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8 <span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span><span class=\"ls118 ws100\"> 1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>88<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _82\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws55\"> 4<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>3.0 <span class=\"_ _ae\"> </span><span class=\"ls7b ws1d\"> (2.3)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span> <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"lsb2 ws6c\">FV<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>TPL<span class=\"_ _4e\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls41 ws44\"> 8.0 <span class=\"_ _22b\"> </span><span class=\"ls1ec wsbe\"> 11<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _168\"> </span></span></span></span><span class=\"ff1bc\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _8a\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls115 ws2b\"> (<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1)<span class=\"_ _98\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls119 ws226\"> 3<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _12\"></span> <span class=\"_ _85\"> </span><span class=\"lsdc ws58\"> 12<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _209\"> </span><span class=\"ls31 ws1c\"> 0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6 <span class=\"_ _10d\"> </span></span></span></span><span class=\"ls8\"> (0.9)</span> 5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _3b\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws55\"> 1,063.3 <span class=\"_ _84\"> </span><span class=\"ls66 ws14\"> 22<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span><span class=\"ls115 ws2b\"> (5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1)<span class=\"_ _3b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls81 ws6f\"> 1,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>38<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6.0 <span class=\"_ _cc\"> </span><span class=\"ls119 ws226\"> 3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _12\"></span> <span class=\"_ _82\"> </span></span></span></span></span><span class=\"ff1bb\"> 43.6 <span class=\"_ _10d\"> </span><span class=\"ls86 ws5\"> (<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span>Non-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>curre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Cross-<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>cur<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ncy swaps <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">cash flow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span>hedg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es 125<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _85\"> </span><span class=\"ls1ec wsbe\"> 12<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _d1\"> </span><span class=\"ls8 ws0\"> 0.1 <span class=\"_ _9e\"> </span><span class=\"ls32 ws32\"> (<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3)<span class=\"_ _22\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls1 ws55\"> 193.5 <span class=\"_ _168\"> </span><span class=\"ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _ae\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f ws1b\"> 18<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5 <span class=\"_ _162\"> </span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></span>Fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rd fore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n excha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e cont<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>rac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts  <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">cash flow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span>hedg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es 18<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1 <span class=\"_ _22b\"> </span><span class=\"ls1ec wsbe\"> 1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _168\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _b4\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls81 ws6f\"> (1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.8)<span class=\"_ _82\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls8f ws92\"> 131<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _82\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws1a\"> 30.9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _14b\"> </span> 2.9 <span class=\"_ _10d\"> </span><span class=\"ls115 ws2b\"> (0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)</span></span></span></span> 143<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _89\"> </span><span class=\"ls7b ws1d\"> 265.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0 <span class=\"_ _d1\"> </span><span class=\"ls8 ws0\"> 0.1 <span class=\"_ _209\"> </span><span class=\"ls1ec wsbe\"> (<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _9a\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls9 ws7\"> 324<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _82\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws1a\"> 30.9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _e7\"> </span><span class=\"lsd5 ws1f\"> 21<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _10d\"> </span><span class=\"ls115 ws2b\"> (0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s hedg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g reser<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s disclo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ida<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted state<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of chang<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es in equ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y, <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>to the follo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>win<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g inst<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts:<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Cos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> hedging rese<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve CCIR<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Deferred<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> tax<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>To<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> cos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of hedging res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Hedge <span class=\"_ _d\"></span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\"> </span>rese<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve <span class=\"_ _1\"></span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\"> </span>FX  derivativ<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Hedge rese<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve CCIR<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Hedge rese<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve gi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lt lo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ck<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Deferred<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> tax<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>To<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> hedge res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g bal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce 4 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il 2021<span class=\"_ _11a\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls89 wsb3\">(5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8)<span class=\"_ _d3\"> </span><span class=\"lsef ws100\">1.2<span class=\"_ _14d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls62 wsbc\">(4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _e7\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls122 ws147\">42<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _bd\"> </span><span class=\"ls73 ws82\">25<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.4<span class=\"_ _b8\"> </span><span class=\"ls118 ws135\">0.1<span class=\"_ _2e\"> </span><span class=\"ls21 wsed\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>13<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _172\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls108 ws122\">54.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>Add<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: Chang<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in fair va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue of hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g inst<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt recogn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">in O</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>CI2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _20a\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls8 ws13\">(65<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _df\"> </span><span class=\"ls115 ws132\">(26<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.4)<span class=\"_ _81\"> </span></span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _92\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls115 ws132\">(92<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.1)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Add<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: Costs of hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng defe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d and reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>O<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>CI<span class=\"_ _10c\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls31 ws6e\">0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _d3\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls41 ws156\">0.8<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _22b\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span>Les<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s: Recl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed to the cost of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nvento<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _2e1\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _d1\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ff1bb\">(6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5)<span class=\"_ _81\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _14d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls73 ws82\">(6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span>Les<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s: Recl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m OCI to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rofit or loss<span class=\"_ _4c\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _22b\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _43\"> </span><span class=\"ls4e ws58\">10<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.5<span class=\"_ _22b\"> </span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _bd\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls72 ws4c\">10<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Les<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s: Defe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d tax<span class=\"_ _8d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ls31 ws6e\">0.2<span class=\"_ _d3\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls41 ws156\">0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span></span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _ec\"> </span><span class=\"ls62 wsbc\">15<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _47\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls115 ws132\">15<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span>Clo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>si<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng bal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce 2 Apri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 2022<span class=\"_ _2e2\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb\">(5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0)<span class=\"_ _d3\"> </span><span class=\"lsef ws100\">1.4<span class=\"_ _42\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls40 ws43\">(3.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6)<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls7b wsa8\">(29.5)<span class=\"_ _3b\"> </span><span class=\"ls66 ws76\">9.5<span class=\"_ _b8\"> </span><span class=\"ls118 ws135\">0.1<span class=\"_ _e2\"> </span></span></span>2.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _152\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1ec ws21b\">(<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>17.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span>Op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g bal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce 3 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il 2022<span class=\"_ _2e3\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls32 ws7\">(5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0)<span class=\"_ _41\"> </span><span class=\"ls8a ws165\">1.4<span class=\"_ _42\"> </span><span class=\"ls40 ws43\">(3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.6)<span class=\"_ _b3\"> </span><span class=\"ls87 ws96\">(29.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5)<span class=\"_ _14d\"> </span>9.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _e2\"> </span></span></span></span></span><span class=\"ff1ba\">0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ls130 ws157\">2.3<span class=\"_ _92\"> </span><span class=\"ls1ec ws21b\">(<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>17.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span>Add<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: Chang<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in fair va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue of hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g inst<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt recogn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">in O</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>CI<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _98\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls62 wsbc\">(45<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _12f\"> </span><span class=\"ls32 ws7\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>30.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9)<span class=\"_ _22\"> </span></span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a1\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls9 ws145\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>76<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Add<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: Costs of hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng defe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d and reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>O<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>CI<span class=\"_ _16c\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls32 ws7\">(0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8)<span class=\"_ _22\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _43\"> </span></span>(0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8)<span class=\"_ _fb\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Les<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s: Recl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed to the cost of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nvento<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _2e1\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _99\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls11a ws137\">123<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _22b\"> </span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _22b\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a0\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls11a ws137\">12<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Les<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s: Recl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m OCI to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rofit or loss<span class=\"_ _4c\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _22b\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _2e\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls62 wsbc\">14<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _22b\"> </span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _bd\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls62 wsbc\">14<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Les<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s: Defe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d tax<span class=\"_ _8d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _d3\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls41 ws156\">0.2<span class=\"_ _d3\"> </span>0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a3\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls11a ws137\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>12<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _df\"> </span>(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>12<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Clo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>si<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng bal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce 1 Apri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 2023<span class=\"_ _2df\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls81 ws92\">(5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.8)<span class=\"_ _18e\"> </span><span class=\"ls8a ws165\">1.6<span class=\"_ _14d\"> </span><span class=\"ls62 wsbc\">(4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _9e\"> </span></span></span></span><span class=\"ff1ba\">49.1<span class=\"_ _ec\"> </span><span class=\"ls1ec ws21b\">(<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _3e\"> </span></span>0.1<span class=\"_ _a3\"> </span><span class=\"ls72 ws4c\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>10<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3)<span class=\"_ _92\"> </span></span>31.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>1 <span class=\"_ _f\"> </span>Cross-currency int<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>erest rat<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e swaps<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2 <span class=\"_ _12\"> </span>Other<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> comprehen<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>sive<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> income<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p holds a numb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er of cross<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cy inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rest rate sw<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>aps to desig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nate it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>US<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>D to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>BP fixe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d debt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Thes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e are repor<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ted as cash flow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The ine<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ffec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve por<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n recogn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed in profit or loss that ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s from the cash flow he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dge am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>a \u00a3<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9m gai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a31.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m gai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n) <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s the loss on the hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d items was \u00a33<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>\u00a325<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m loss) <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd the move<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt on <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>str<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>um<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s was a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u00a3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>30<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m gai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a326<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7m <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain).<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Movement<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> in hedged it<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ems and hedging<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> instruments<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2023<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t gai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n in f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of cros<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s-<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cy i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate sw<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ap<span class=\"_ _73\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1c ws1f\">30.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _13d\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls125 ws149\">26<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t loss o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tems<span class=\"_ _271\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls41 ws156\">(30.0)<span class=\"_ _97\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls115 ws132\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>25<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Ineffectiveness<span class=\"_ _2e4\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls41 ws156\">0.9<span class=\"_ _160\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb lsef ws100\">1.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Sensitivit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>analysis Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e tabl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e below il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>trate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s the estim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t on the inco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me sta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent and eq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y as a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>resu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lt of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ket move<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>men<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts in forei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> exc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>han<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge and inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t rates in relat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion to the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l inst<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rum<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The dire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tors consi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r that a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>% +<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>/- (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year: 2%<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>) movem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> in intere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st and a 20% +<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>/- (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year: 20%<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>) movem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st the relev<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ant cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cy rep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rese<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt reaso<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly possi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e chang<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. How<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ever, <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is ana<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lysis is for illus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tive pu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ose<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s only<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e direc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s bel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ieve that th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ese il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lust<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive assu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d movem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s contin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue to prov<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>suffi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent gui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>da<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e tabl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e exclud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al ins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>that ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ose the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st rate and fore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n excha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e risk whe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re such a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sk is <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lly<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h anoth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial ins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ume<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Als<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o exclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>are tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de recei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and payab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les as thes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e are eithe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r ster<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng den<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>om<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">or th</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e forei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gn exch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ang<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e risk is he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Intere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st rate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\"> <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>T<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t in the inco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me state<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt due to chang<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es in intere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st rates refle<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts the effe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct on the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>fl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng rate deb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t </span><span class=\"_ _341\">as at the bal</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce she<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et date. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e impa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct in equ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y refle<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s the fai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e moveme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt in rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s cross-<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cy sw<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>aps<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Foreign<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> ex<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>change<span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\"> The imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t from fore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>exc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>han<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge move<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts refle<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts the chan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge in the fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span>fore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n excha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nge ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh flow <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es at <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce she<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et date. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e equi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y impa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t shown for fore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n excha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e sensi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tiv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ates to de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. This va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue is exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e mater<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>off<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set by the re-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>of the rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>osu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2% de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in inter<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>est rates<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2% in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ase in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> inter<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>est rates<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>20% weakening <span class=\"_ _d\"></span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\"> </span>in sterling<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>20% strengthening in sterling<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>At 2 Ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t on inco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me state<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: (loss)/gain<span class=\"_ _29c\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls86 wsfd\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>19.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _ae\"> </span><span class=\"ls72 ws4c\">19.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span>Im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t on othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r compre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve incom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e: (los<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s)/<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain<span class=\"_ _253\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls122 ws147\">(4<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _1e0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">3.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _84\"> </span><span class=\"ls9 ws145\">243<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _1dc\"> </span><span class=\"ls7b wsa8\">(24<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>3.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span>At 1 Ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 2023<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t on inco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me state<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: (loss)/gain<span class=\"_ _29c\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1ec ws21b\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _ae\"> </span>1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _ce\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t on othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r compre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve incom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e: (los<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s)/<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain<span class=\"_ _2e5\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls41 ws156\">3.0<span class=\"_ _8a\"> </span><span class=\"ls32 ws7\">(2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3)<span class=\"_ _81\"> </span><span class=\"ls1ec ws21b\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _1dc\"> </span>(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span>Off<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ets an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d liab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ili<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e follow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g tab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les set out the fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l lia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ich are subj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ffs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>enf<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>orcea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble mas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter net<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ran<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and simi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r agree<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s. Am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ich are set off agai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nst fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and liab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es in the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up\u2019s bal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce shee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t, are<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> set out be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>low. For trad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e and othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r recei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d trad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e and othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r payab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, amo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s not offse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he bal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce she<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>bu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ich coul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d be off<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>der cer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n circums<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nces<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, are als<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o set out. T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>o recon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e the amou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt show<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n in the tabl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es belo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o the State<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>F<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l Posi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n, item<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s whic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h are <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>not sub<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>je<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct to offse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g shou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld be inclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ros<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> assets<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>/ (liabilities<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ros<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> (liabilities<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>)/ as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts set off<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l assets<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>/ (liabilities<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>) per statemen<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>t of financial position<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d amounts no<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>t se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t off in the statemen<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>t of financial position<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Net<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>At 2 Ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e and othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r receiv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _2e6\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls119 ws136\">2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _e7\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff1bb\">(25<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0)<span class=\"_ _e4\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws83\">2.9<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _1e8\"> </span></span>2.9<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ets<span class=\"_ _2e7\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls72 ws4c\">65.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _9d\"> </span></span>65.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _1e0\"> </span><span class=\"ls115 ws132\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _ae\"> </span><span class=\"ls86 wsfd\">61.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span>92.9<span class=\"_ _20a\"> </span><span class=\"ls8 ws13\">(25<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0)<span class=\"_ _10d\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws83\">67<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>.9<span class=\"_ _1e0\"> </span><span class=\"ls115 ws132\">(3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _98\"> </span><span class=\"ls1c ws1f\">6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4.5<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span>T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e and othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r payab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les<span class=\"_ _2e8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls125 ws149\">(28<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.8)<span class=\"_ _169\"> </span><span class=\"ls73 ws82\">25<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0<span class=\"_ _85\"> </span><span class=\"ls5c ws9e\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>259<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8)<span class=\"_ _a6\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _c0\"> </span></span>(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>259<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span>De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al lia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ies<span class=\"_ _2e6\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls15 ws80\">(3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.6)<span class=\"_ _fb\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _d1\"> </span></span>(3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.6)<span class=\"_ _d1\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">3.4<span class=\"_ _d1\"> </span><span class=\"ls86 wsfd\">(0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span>(2<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>88.4)<span class=\"_ _98\"> </span><span class=\"ls73 ws82\">25.0<span class=\"_ _85\"> </span><span class=\"ls115 ws132\">(26<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.4)<span class=\"_ _1e0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">3.4<span class=\"_ _22\"> </span><span class=\"ls125 ws149\">(260<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span>Gros<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s financial assets/ (liabilities)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Gros<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s financial (liabilities)<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>/ as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t off<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Net <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>financial assets/ (liabilities) per st<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>atemen<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>financial position<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> amounts not se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t off in the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of financial position<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Net<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>At 1 Ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 2023<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e and othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r receiv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les<span class=\"_ _2e9\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls89 wsb3\">19.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _e7\"> </span><span class=\"ls82 wse\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>16<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _8a\"> </span><span class=\"ls81 ws92\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _170\"> </span></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span>De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ets<span class=\"_ _2e7\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls66 ws76\">22<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _9d\"> </span></span>22<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _83\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff1ba\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>18<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0)<span class=\"_ _8a\"> </span><span class=\"ls81 ws92\">4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>41<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _e7\"> </span><span class=\"ls82 wse\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>16<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5)<span class=\"_ _82\"> </span><span class=\"ls31 ws6e\">25<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _83\"> </span><span class=\"ls8 ws13\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>18<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _8a\"> </span><span class=\"ls1ec ws21b\">7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span>T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e and othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r payab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les<span class=\"_ _2ea\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1ec ws21b\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>17.<span class=\"_ _12\"> </span>3<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _9e\"> </span><span class=\"ls82 wse\">16<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _24\"> </span><span class=\"ls41 ws156\">(300.8)<span class=\"_ _13b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _89\"> </span></span>(300.8)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span>De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al lia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ies<span class=\"_ _285\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls73 ws82\">(6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _fb\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _82\"> </span></span>(6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _83\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff1ba\">18<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _20a\"> </span><span class=\"ls1ec ws21b\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>(382<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5)<span class=\"_ _20a\"> </span><span class=\"ls82 wse\">16<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _c2\"> </span><span class=\"ls32 ws7\">(366<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0)<span class=\"_ _169\"> </span><span class=\"ls8 ws13\">18<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.0<span class=\"_ _c2\"> </span><span class=\"ls40 ws43\">(348<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span>Am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ich do not mee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t the crite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ria for off<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing on the bal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce she<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, but could be set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tle<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d net in cer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in circum<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ance<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cipa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lly<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate to de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>der I<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rna<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l Sw<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>aps a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd D<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ative<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s As<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>so<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n agre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re eac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h par<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y has t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ptio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n to set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le amou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>on a net basis in the event of def<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>aul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Fair val<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue hie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rchy<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p uses the fol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lowi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng hie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rchy for deter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g and disc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>losi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng the fai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al ins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts by valua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n techni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e: <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">Level 1: <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oted (unad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>jus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>) pri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ces in acti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>kets for id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ica<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l asse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts and li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ili<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p had no level 1 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nvest<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span>financial<span class=\"_ _d\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\"> instrumen</span><span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ts. <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">Level 2: not trad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed in an ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tive mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ket but the fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir val<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ues are bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed on quote<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d marke<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t price<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s or altern<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve pri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g sources wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th </span>reas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ona<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e level<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce tran<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>spa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cy. <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>T<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>evel 2 finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l instr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>um<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts incl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e interes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t rate and forei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gn exch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Fair valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alcu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated usi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>counte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d cash flow meth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>olo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>, fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ture cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h flows are <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>est<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ima<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted base<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on for<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ard<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> exc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>han<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge rates an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d interes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t rates (from obs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ket cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s) <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd contr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t rates<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, disco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d at <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a rate that refle<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts the cred<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">sk of the var</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us counte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es for thos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e with a long matu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y. <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">Level 3: techni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es that use inp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ut<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s whic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h have <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a sig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fica<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt effe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct on the reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d fair va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue that are not bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed on obse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e </span>mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">ket d</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ata<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>At the end of the repo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld the fol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lowi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al ins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>at fai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e:<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2023<span class=\"_ _14c\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb lsdf ws12f\">2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Lev<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>el 1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Lev<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>el 2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Lev<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>el 3<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>To<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Leve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Leve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Leve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 3<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>To<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>As<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d at <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l asse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts at fair va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue thro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ugh pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fit or loss (F<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>V<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>T<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>PL)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u2013 de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ves h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eld a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t F<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>V<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>T<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>PL<span class=\"_ _18b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ls31 ws6e\">0.6<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ls31 ws6e\">0.6<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span>\u2013 other investments1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _43\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls11a ws137\">12<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ls120 ws144\">8.6<span class=\"_ _152\"> </span><span class=\"lsef ws100\">20.9<span class=\"_ _22b\"> </span></span></span></span><span class=\"ff1bb\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _41\"> </span><span class=\"ls119 ws136\">1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _e2\"> </span><span class=\"ls1c ws1f\">4.5<span class=\"_ _ec\"> </span><span class=\"ls118 ws135\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2.1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span>De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ives u<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d for h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _281\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _2e\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls66 ws76\">22<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _22b\"> </span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _2e\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls66 ws76\">22<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff1bb\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _46\"> </span><span class=\"ls1c ws1f\">6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4.4<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _46\"> </span><span class=\"ls1c ws1f\">64.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span>Li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es mea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d at <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir val<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l liab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es at fair va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue thro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ugh pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fit or loss<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u2013 de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ves h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eld a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t F<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>V<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>T<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>PL<span class=\"_ _18b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _3e\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls115 ws132\">(2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.1)<span class=\"_ _22\"> </span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _3f\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls115 ws132\">(2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.1)<span class=\"_ _22\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff1bb\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _3b\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ws13\">(0.9)<span class=\"_ _81\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _ec\"> </span></span><span class=\"ws13\">(0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>\u2013 Ocado c<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ontingent<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> cons<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ideration2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _172\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls73 ws82\">(64<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7)<span class=\"_ _12f\"> </span>(6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _22\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff1bb\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a7\"> </span><span class=\"ls2c ws2c\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>172<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _18\"> </span>(<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>172<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>\u2013 Gist<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> cont<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ingent cons<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ideration<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>3<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _172\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls32 ws7\">(2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0)<span class=\"_ _12f\"> </span>(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>25<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0)<span class=\"_ _22\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff1bb\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _22b\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ives u<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d for h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _2eb\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _92\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls115 ws132\">(6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1)<span class=\"_ _22\"> </span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _152\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls115 ws132\">(63<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1)<span class=\"_ _81\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff1bb\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _3b\"> </span><span class=\"ls7b wsa8\">(2.7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _22\"> </span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _41\"> </span><span class=\"ls7b wsa8\">(2.7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere were no tran<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sfe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs bet<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>wee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the level<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of the fair va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue hie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rchy duri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng the pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>were al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>so no chan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s made to any <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f the valuation<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> techniques<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> during the period.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>1. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _11\"></span>Wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n Leve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 3 <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r inves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up ho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s \u00a37<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m of vent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e cap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al inv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, man<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed by True Ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l Li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, mea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d at FV<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>T<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>PL (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a33<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1m) (<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e note 16<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>) whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> are Le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vel 3 ins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>um<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of thes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e inve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s has be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ete<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed in a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ccor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>da<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ith th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Int<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l Pri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate Equ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d Ventu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re Ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l (\u201c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>IP<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>E<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>V<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u201d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>) Val<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Whe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re inv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are ei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tly acq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d or the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re have b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n rece<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>din<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g rou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rd par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e val<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n is the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> latest<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> transaction price.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2. <span class=\"_ _d\"></span> <span class=\"_ _11\"></span>As pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of the inve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt in Oc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>do Ret<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l Lim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n arr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t was ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ree<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e sep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate el<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly beco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e pay<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le on th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ach<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of thre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l and op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce tar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. La<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r, <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>\u00a33<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m was se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng to th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e firs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t two ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s. T<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tes to Oc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o Reta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il L<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d ach<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iev<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng a spe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d tar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t leve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l of ear<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in the fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r end<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g Nov<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r 2023<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h any res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ult<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g pay<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in 2024 foll<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>let<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of the Oc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o Ret<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l Lim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d au<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed F<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>Y2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3 st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>to<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y acco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>arg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et is bi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y, mean<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g tha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ay<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of \u00a3156<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m plu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll be ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e if the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et is met<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e targ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et no<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t be me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t, no con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>si<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on wo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uld b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e paya<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of the con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as est<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d usi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng an e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e tech<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d was ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>we<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>os<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le sc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ply<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g an ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate to refle<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t the ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng of th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e pos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">e G</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p has con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>si<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of sce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>os refl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng cu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ket un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>int<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y, ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ki<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>to acco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t Oca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>do Re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il Li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng up<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>da<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te in Ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rch 2023<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed a fai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r val<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue of \u00a36<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4.7m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a3172.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m). If the le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vel of ea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gs as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in the pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ob<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted sc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s was 10<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>% hig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r or lowe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r, <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> wo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uld in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e or de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e by <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>\u00a317.5m res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly. <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>A di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t rate of 6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>% (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: 4.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>%) wa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s use<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Dur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g the pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d, a gai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of \u00a310<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m was rec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>og<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t or los<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n to th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>asu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt (se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ote 5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>).<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>3.  <span class=\"_ _1a\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e inve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t Li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p ha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed to p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ay th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r ow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs of G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st L<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>si<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on of u<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p to \u00a3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>25.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n fre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d of und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er ce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s (fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sid<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n pay<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e note 19)<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re is no min<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>um am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ya<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up ha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s the ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y to reta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e prop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld it wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh to do so, in wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e the fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt of \u00a32<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0m p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lus in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t wil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l be pay<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le on th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rd ann<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y of com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. <span class=\"_ _c\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _11\"></span>The f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of the co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n arr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of \u00a325<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m was es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed by ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lcu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue of th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e fut<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>flow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s. T<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on a dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te of 6.1%<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. A 2.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5% cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in the di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t rate wo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uld re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lt in a chan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge in f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of \u00a31.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Mark<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s &amp; <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cer UK Pens<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Sc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me hold<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>umb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er of fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al ins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ich make up the pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u00a36<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,781.9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">t yea</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r: \u00a310<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,09<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>m). <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Leve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>1 and Level 2 finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l asset<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s meas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ured at fai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e throug<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r c<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>om<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>preh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sive in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted to \u00a32,75<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>m (la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a34,945<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>). Addi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lly, <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ets in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e \u00a3<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>4,027<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year: \u00a35<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,144<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9m1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>) of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>L<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>evel 3 finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l asset<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. See<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> note 11 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r infor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n on <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt ben<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e follow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g tab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le repres<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s the chan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>L<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>evel 3 instr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>um<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s held by the Pensi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on Sc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es:<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2023<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g bal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ance<span class=\"_ _2d6\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls62 wsbc\">5,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>14<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _2b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls0 ws83\">4,9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>96<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Fair v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e (lo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss)/<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>gai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in ot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>her co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ens<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ncom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>(40<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>1.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8)<span class=\"_ _84\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls2c ws2c\">1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>91<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.6<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Cash wit<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>hdrawals <span class=\"_ _2c9\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls115 ws132\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>715<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9)<span class=\"_ _84\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls122 ws147\">(43<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Clos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _244\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1ec ws21b\">4<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _b9\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls62 wsbc\">5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,14<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>1 <span class=\"_ _20\"> </span>La<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st ye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t the de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed pay<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m the M<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ks an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d Sp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r Scot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h Lim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d Par<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ip (see no<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te 12).<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Fair val<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue of finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l inst<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rum<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>W<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ith the exce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on of the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s fixed rate bo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd deb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t and the Par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rsh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ip lia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y to the Mark<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s &amp; <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cer UK Pens<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n Sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me (note 1<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re were no mater<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ffere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s bet<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>we<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en the car<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue of non<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ative fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>anc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al lia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ies an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d their f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lues as at the bal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce sheet date<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e carr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>yi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d rate bon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bt (leve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 1 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt) <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>was \u00a31,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>46<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a31,529.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5m); the fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s debt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> was \u00a31,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>26<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a31,5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>49.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6m) which ha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lcul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d usin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oted mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ket pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ices an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es accr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d interes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e carr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>yi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue of the Par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>shi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p liab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the Ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rk<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s &amp; <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r UK Pensi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on Sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e (leve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 2 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt) <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>is \u00a312<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year: \u00a3192.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m) <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd the fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue of this lia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y is \u00a3121.9m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>\u00a3187<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>.9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m).<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Capital policy<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s obje<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tive<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s when ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g capi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tal are to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd inves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt in the tran<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sfo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n and del<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al per<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce at an inves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt gra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de leve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l, to safe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rd its abi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue as a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g conce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rn in orde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>to provid<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e optim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al retu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rns for sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>old<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">to mai</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in an effici<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent cap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al str<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o reduce th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e c<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ost of cap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ita<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>In d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g so, t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gy is to s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ust<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain a c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ita<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at sup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s an inve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>stm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de cre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd to ret<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n app<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate leve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ls of liq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y hea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>om to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l stab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y and fle<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y. T<span class=\"_ _e\"></span>o ach<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ieve this str<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gy, <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up regu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rly mon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>itor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s key <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>cre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t met<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cs such as the gea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng rati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o, cash flow to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et deb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t and fixed cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rge cover to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n this posi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n. In ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up ensu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res a comb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>prop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate commi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted sho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>-te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y head<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rse an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d bal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ance<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d long<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m debt matu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y profil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e. As at the ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce she<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et date, th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ave<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bt matur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le was five year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s (la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: five years). Dur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g the year<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>, the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> mai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed cred<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it rati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ngs of Ba1 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>(st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e) <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ith Mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s and BB<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>+ (<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le) <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th Stan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>da<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rd &amp; <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>Po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>In o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r to mai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n or re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ign t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>api<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l str<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re, th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sid<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iate leve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l of d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ide<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s pai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>old<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d opt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ret<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>urn ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al to shareh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sue new sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res or sel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l asset<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce debt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfFinancialInstrumentsExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:213800EJP14A79ZG1X44",
    "period": "2022-04-03T00:00:00/2023-04-02T00:00:00"
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   "value": "Financial risk<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> managem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e prin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cip<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al ris<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ks fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ced by the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p are <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y and fun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>din<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, c<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>oun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>par<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>, forei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gn curre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y and inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rest rate ris<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ks<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">e po</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and stra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tegi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es for man<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>agi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se ris<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ks are summ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ari<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>llow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g page<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s: (<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>) Liquidity &amp; funding risk Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e risk that the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup coul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d be unab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tle or mee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t its obl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns as they fal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l due:<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>  <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">The Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up\u2019s fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ndi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng str<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ateg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y ensu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ix of fun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>din<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g source<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s offer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>suffi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent hea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>om<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, matur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y and fle<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y, <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd cost-<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>effe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tive<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>match the req<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>of the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>  <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">Mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ks and S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>plc is fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a comb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d profit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, ban<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k bor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rowi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, Me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>diu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m Notes and comm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span>syn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d bank fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ies<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">Op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>era<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g subsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es are finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ced by a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on of retai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d profit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, ban<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k bor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rowi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ngs an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d intercom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ny <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>loa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p has a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d syn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nk revolvin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g credi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t faci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u00a385<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0m wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>cu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt matu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y date of 13 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>J<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>2026. The fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> cont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l covenan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t, bei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng the rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io of earn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s befo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re interes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t, ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x, de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ciat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d amor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n; to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et intere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st and<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ciat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion on ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ght-o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>use ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s unde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r IFRS 16<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The covenan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d bian<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lly. <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>T<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up was not in brea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>his met<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">c at the </span>rep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">ing d</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e revolvin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g credit fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es fou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r susta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y metri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cs wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere the ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rgin paya<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble on the fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y is adj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uste<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>flec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up\u2019s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st ESG ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rget<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s mater<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial to the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s \u201cP<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an A<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u201d ob<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>je<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ives<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p als<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o has a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>nu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er of uncom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d fac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es avail<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. At <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar end<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, thes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e amou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nted to \u00a325m (la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a325m), all of whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch are due to be reviewe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d with<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>year. <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce she<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et date, a ster<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng equ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ale<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>\u00a3ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>(l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a3nil) was draw<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> comm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d faci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d \u00a3nil (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a3nil) wa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s drawn un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r the uncom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d faci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>In add<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g bor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rowi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ngs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up has a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Euro Med<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ium T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm Note pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u00a3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n, of whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch \u00a31.1bn (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r: \u00a31.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bn) was<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> in issu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce as <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t the bal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce shee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>date<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The init<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial rate of intere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st is fixed at the date of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>iss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue and th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Note<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>refe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>as fixe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d rate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> bo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rrow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gs throu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>out th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>An<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l Repo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t as the coupo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n doe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s not chang<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e with move<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts in be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k intere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st rates<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Howeve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>, the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> rate of intere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st on cer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in Notes var<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s both up and dow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ird<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>par<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y credi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t ratin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gs (to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ove/b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>elo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w Baa3 or ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ove/b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>elo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w BB<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>B<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-) that refle<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts the rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve deter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on or imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rovem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent in the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up\u2019s cost of credit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, and the inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rest paya<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e on <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Notes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>creas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es or d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rest p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>aym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>llow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g a rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>evan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t cred<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g dow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r up<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. As t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> cont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ual ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ms of these Note<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s provid<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e for chan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ges in cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h flows t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o be reset to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>flec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t the rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve deter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion or imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rovem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent in the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st of credit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p consi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs thes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Notes to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e floati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng rate inst<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en dete<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ini<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng amo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sed cost un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r IFRS 9 an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d c<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntly the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up app<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed IFR<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S 9 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ara<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h B5.4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5, wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ich requ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ires no adj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he car<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he lia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ies or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> imm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>diate im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t on profit an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d loss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. If <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up had dete<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se Notes to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>be fixe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d rate inst<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the Notes wou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> rem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>easu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red to reflec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t the revis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>flows dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>coun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted at the ori<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al effe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tive rate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. This woul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d result in init<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>a high<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rest<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o profit or loss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, offs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>low<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er intere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rges sub<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>seq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntly, <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n compa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up\u2019s treatm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Oc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o Retai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l Limite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, an <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up, has ente<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red into a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u00a3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>30<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m revolvi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng cred<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it fac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y provi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>B<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>NP Par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> alo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ith O<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>do G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c, jo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>int<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly gua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntee th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>aci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e tabl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e below sum<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es the contr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al matu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up\u2019s non<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ative fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and der<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ativ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es, exc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> paya<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er paya<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and accru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The car<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue of all tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de paya<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er payab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>(exclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>din<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g contin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt consi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> paya<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble) and accr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ls of \u00a31,910.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m (la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a31,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>853<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3m) is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir contr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>counte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d cash flows (see note 19) <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch are due<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e year. Conti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on (se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e the f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ier<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>archy s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ith<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in no<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te 21) and d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of \u00a37<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2m (<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a3nil) is ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me paya<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n one year and \u00a3165<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a3190.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m) <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>we<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wo and five years<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Medium <span class=\"ls1 ws0\"> </span>Te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Note<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Lease<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>liabilities1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tnership<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y to<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>the Ma<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>rks<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>&amp; Spencer<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>UK Pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n Scheme<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>(no<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> 12)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>To<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>borro<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>wings<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>and other<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>financial<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>liabilities<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>flow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _d\"></span><span class=\"ff1bb ls1 ws0\"> </span>on derivat<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ives2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Cash <span class=\"ls1 ws0\"> </span>ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>flow on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> derivativ<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>To<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> derivativ<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>e liabilities<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng of cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h flows<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>W<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ith<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in one year<span class=\"_ _2aa\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls125 ws149\">(75<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5)<span class=\"_ _c0\"> </span><span class=\"ls8f wsa0\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>313<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _169\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ff1bb\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>71.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9)<span class=\"_ _25\"> </span><span class=\"ls122 ws147\">(4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _81\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws83\">33<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _1dc\"> </span>(333<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.6)<span class=\"_ _16b\"> </span><span class=\"ls115 ws132\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span>Be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>we<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wo yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs<span class=\"_ _d5\"> </span><span class=\"ls115 ws132\">(375<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5)<span class=\"_ _24\"> </span><span class=\"ls72 ws4c\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>279.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3)<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ws13\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0)<span class=\"_ _c2\"> </span><span class=\"ls119 ws136\">(<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _e7\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws83\">3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.9<span class=\"_ _8a\"> </span><span class=\"ls8f wsa0\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>31.1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _9d\"> </span><span class=\"ls86 wsfd\">(0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></span>Be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>we<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en tw<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o and five years<span class=\"_ _d5\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls115 ws132\">(86<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3)<span class=\"_ _ef\"> </span><span class=\"lsd5 wse8\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>78<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span></span>(5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _3b\"> </span><span class=\"ls73 ws82\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1,704<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _fb\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span>Mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re than five years<span class=\"_ _2cc\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls120 ws144\">(6<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>68.4<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _41\"> </span><span class=\"ls118 ws135\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>82<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1)<span class=\"_ _a6\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _3f\"> </span><span class=\"ls125 ws149\">(3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,75<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5)<span class=\"_ _a6\"> </span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span>T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d cash flows<span class=\"_ _58\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls73 ws82\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1,9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>83<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7)<span class=\"_ _bd\"> </span><span class=\"ls1c ws1f\">(4,460.6)<span class=\"_ _9a\"> </span><span class=\"ls115 ws132\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>19<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3)<span class=\"_ _43\"> </span><span class=\"ls62 wsbc\">(6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>43<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6)<span class=\"_ _98\"> </span><span class=\"ls118 ws135\">361<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _81\"> </span></span></span></span></span>(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>36<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4.7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _16b\"> </span><span class=\"ls15 ws80\">(3.6)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Effe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct of disco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _eb\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls115 ws132\">454<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _22\"> </span><span class=\"ls21 wsed\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,181<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9<span class=\"_ _16a\"> </span><span class=\"ls119 ws136\">7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _24\"> </span><span class=\"ls118 ws135\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>43<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span>At 2 Ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 2022<span class=\"_ _aa\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls7b wsa8\">(1,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>529<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>.5)<span class=\"_ _14d\"> </span>(2,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>278.7)<span class=\"_ _22\"> </span><span class=\"ls115 ws132\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>192<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3)<span class=\"_ _46\"> </span><span class=\"ls16 ws14\">(<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>4,000<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>.5)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span>Ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng of cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h flows<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>W<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ith<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in one year<span class=\"_ _2cd\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls82 wse\">(252<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _89\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff1ba\">(318<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _1dc\"> </span><span class=\"ls32 ws7\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>73<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0)<span class=\"_ _2b\"> </span><span class=\"ls73 ws82\">(6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>44<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5)<span class=\"_ _18e\"> </span><span class=\"ls72 ws4c\">1,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>62<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span><span class=\"ls11a ws137\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,12<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _bf\"> </span></span></span></span>(5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>we<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wo yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs<span class=\"_ _ad\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls87 ws96\">(59.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3)<span class=\"_ _c3\"> </span><span class=\"ls89 wsb3\">(32<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _85\"> </span>(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>54<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _89\"> </span><span class=\"ls62 wsbc\">(43<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1)<span class=\"_ _81\"> </span>14<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _b3\"> </span><span class=\"ls1ec ws21b\">(<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _209\"> </span><span class=\"ls40 ws43\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1.6)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></span>Be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>we<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en tw<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o and five years<span class=\"_ _f1\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls89 wsb3\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>002<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _c3\"> </span><span class=\"ls32 ws7\">(805<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _fb\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _18e\"> </span></span></span>(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>807.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _99\"> </span><span class=\"ls81 ws92\">26<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0<span class=\"_ _82\"> </span><span class=\"ls32 ws7\">(26<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0)<span class=\"_ _fb\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span>Mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re than five years<span class=\"_ _c4\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls2c ws2c\">(415<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _43\"> </span><span class=\"ls115 ws132\">(2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>98<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1)<span class=\"_ _fb\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _18e\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1ec ws21b\">(<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _22\"> </span>2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _b3\"> </span><span class=\"ls62 wsbc\">(214<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _b6\"> </span><span class=\"ls73 ws82\">(6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></span>T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d cash flows<span class=\"_ _7a\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls81 ws92\">(1,729.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8)<span class=\"_ _152\"> </span>(4,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>426<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5)<span class=\"_ _24\"> </span><span class=\"ls1ec ws21b\">(<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _2e\"> </span><span class=\"ls73 ws82\">(6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>283<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span><span class=\"ls2c ws2c\">1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>41<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _41\"> </span><span class=\"ls15 ws80\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1,508<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7)<span class=\"_ _85\"> </span></span></span>(6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span>Effe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct of disco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _2ce\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls0 ws83\">383<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _2b\"> </span><span class=\"ls62 wsbc\">2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>,14<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _170\"> </span><span class=\"ls120 ws144\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.6<span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span><span class=\"ls73 ws82\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>53<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span>At 1 Ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 2023<span class=\"_ _14c\"> </span><span class=\"ls89 wsb3\">(1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>34<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _45\"> </span><span class=\"lsdb wsee\">(2,2<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>1.6<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _25\"> </span><span class=\"ls11a ws137\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>12<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>8)<span class=\"_ _bd\"> </span><span class=\"ls21 wsed\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,75<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span>1 <span class=\"_ _20\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _1a\"></span>Tota<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e paym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts of \u00a375<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng to th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d pos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t-b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ak cl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>au<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, and th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ear<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e exi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t poi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, are in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed in le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ase l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e paym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s sho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uld b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e excl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n dete<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s cont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l ind<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r thes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e lea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re is a cont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ght to bre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ak<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Fur<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, \u00a360.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8m of th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e paym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate to lea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ses w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re, fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g the br<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eak cl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e, th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll hav<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e the ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y to ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e at any po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>int b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h a maximum of six months\u2019 notice.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2 <span class=\"_ _12\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _1a\"></span>C<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h infl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ows an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d out<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ows o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n der<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s tha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t requ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e gros<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt (suc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h as cross<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y swa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ps an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d for<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d fore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n exc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e cont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts) are di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>scl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>os<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>flow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>flo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ws on de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve ins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>um<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le on a net ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>si<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d net<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>(b)<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> Counterpart<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y risk Cou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y risk ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up can suff<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al loss thro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ug<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h the defa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ult or no<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>man<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the cou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>par<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">th wh</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>om it tran<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. E<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>osu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res are mana<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>accord<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce with the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up treas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cy wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ich lim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s the valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>that ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n be pla<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ced wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th each app<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roved<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> coun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>par<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y to min<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>imi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sk of los<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e min<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>imu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m lon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l counte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ies i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s lon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m St<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dard &amp; P<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s (S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>&amp;P)/<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s A-/A3 (B<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>BB<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>+/Ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a1 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or commi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted len<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>din<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g bank<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s). <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>In the event of a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng by <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e agen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cy be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g diffe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rent fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m the othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>, refere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll be mad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>F<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>itch to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne the cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g vote <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f the ratin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g group. In the abs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ence of a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>F<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>itch rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing the lowe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r agen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cy rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll preva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>revi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ewe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d regul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rly by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or man<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The cred<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it risk of thes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l inst<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rum<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts is esti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d as <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he fai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s resu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ltin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e contr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e tabl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e below ana<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lyses th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>-te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm inves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and der<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tive as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>cre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>exc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nk bal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ces<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, store<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h in tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ans<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Credit<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> rating of<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> counterpart<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>AAA<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>A+<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>AA<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>AA-<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>A+<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>A<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>A-<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>BBB<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>To<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r investments<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a1\"> </span><span class=\"ls62 wsbc\">158<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _df\"> </span><span class=\"ls125 ws149\">288<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.6<span class=\"_ _df\"> </span><span class=\"ls87 ws96\">46<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>2.0<span class=\"_ _2e\"> </span><span class=\"ls66 ws76\">89.0<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _a1\"> </span><span class=\"ls118 ws135\">99<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span>Derivativ<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e assets2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _22b\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _ec\"> </span><span class=\"ls8f wsa0\">31<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9<span class=\"_ _bd\"> </span><span class=\"ls9 ws145\">24<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _e2\"> </span><span class=\"ls73 ws82\">8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _22b\"> </span></span></span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _46\"> </span><span class=\"ls72 ws4c\">65.0<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>At 2 Ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 2022<span class=\"_ _2cf\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls1\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a1\"> </span><span class=\"ls62 wsbc\">158<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _df\"> </span><span class=\"ls22 ws8f\">320.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _10e\"> </span><span class=\"ls87 ws96\">486<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.4<span class=\"_ _14d\"> </span><span class=\"ls119 ws136\">9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _84\"> </span></span></span></span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _221\"> </span><span class=\"ls118 ws135\">1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>AAA<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>A+<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>AA<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>A-<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>A+<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>A<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>A-<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>BBB<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>To<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r investments<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>99.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _46\"> </span></span><span class=\"lsb2 ws6c\">95.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _17\"> </span></span>360<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _10e\"> </span><span class=\"ls1ec ws21b\">2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _46\"> </span><span class=\"ls7b wsa8\">65.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _10e\"> </span></span></span>9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Derivativ<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e assets2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _2e\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls41 ws156\">10.0<span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ls1ec ws21b\">7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _29\"> </span></span>5.0<span class=\"_ _d3\"> </span>0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _46\"> </span><span class=\"ls66 ws76\">22<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>At 1 Ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 2023<span class=\"_ _2d0\"> </span><span class=\"ls87 ws96\">99.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _46\"> </span></span><span class=\"lsb2 ws6c\">95.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _10e\"> </span><span class=\"ls21 wsed\">370<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _17\"> </span><span class=\"ls87 ws96\">294<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _92\"> </span><span class=\"ls41 ws156\">70.0<span class=\"_ _d3\"> </span>0.3<span class=\"_ _17\"> </span><span class=\"ls89 wsb3\">93<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></span>1 <span class=\"_ _20\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _1a\"></span>I<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h on dep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>os<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d mon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ey ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rk<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s hel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by Mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ks an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d Sp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r Scot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h Lim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d Par<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ip, Ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rk<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d Sp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cer p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lc and M<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ks an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d Sp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r Ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l Ins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. E<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xcl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh in ha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it of \u00a3173<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a3217<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m).<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2 <span class=\"_ _12\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _1a\"></span>S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d &amp; <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>P<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s eq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g sho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wn as ref<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce to the maj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ty cr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g of the co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m eit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r Sta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d &amp; <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>P<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, Moo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s or Fitc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h whe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p has a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y low <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>reta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il credi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t risk du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o trans<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cip<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng of high volu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me, low valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e and sho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t matur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e max<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>imu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>osu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>to credit ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sk at <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he bal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce she<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et date was as follow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s: tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de recei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s \u00a31<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>28<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m (la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a3103.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0m), leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e rece<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es \u00a3<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>65.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a375.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5m), othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>rece<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es (in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>din<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g loans to relate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ies) \u00a3<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>69.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>\u00a33<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5m), cash an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d cash<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> eq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uiv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s \u00a31,0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>67<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>.9m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a31,197<span class=\"_ _e\"></span>.9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m) <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ves \u00a322.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7m <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a365.0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m).<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l asse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e credit ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sk mana<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt pra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tices of the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up inc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e inter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nal revi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ew and rep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng of the age<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>of trad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e and oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er recei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s by days pas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t due by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a cent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed accou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts rece<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le fun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, and grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve c<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>reven<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue stre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>alo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h liai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>son<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th the debto<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs by <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the cred<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it contro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l fun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p appl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s the IFRS 9 simp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>proa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch in measu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted credi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t losse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s whic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>use a life<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d credit loss al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>low<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ance<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> for al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l trad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e recei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d lease recei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>o meas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d credi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t losse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de rece<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es have <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hare<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d credi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t risk char<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ris<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cs alon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g the lin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es of diffe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> reven<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue strea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ms such as inter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nal fr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>chi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se, UK fr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>chis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e, foo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d, cor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rate and sun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>, as <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>el<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l as <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>by ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>og<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l locat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d days pas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e. I<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n add<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on to th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>redi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t los<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ses c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alcu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated u<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g a prov<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up may p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rovi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ddi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l prov<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> rece<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>par<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar cus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tome<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs if the dete<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l posi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n was obse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d. The G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de rece<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es are of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y low cred<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it ris<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k due to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s bein<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g pri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>igh volu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, low <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e and sho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t matur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y. <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>erefo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re, it al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>so has ver<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y low conc<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>entration ri<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>sk.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>los<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>rate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ete<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rmi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d base<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on the averag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e wri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>off<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s as <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>a propo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on of averag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e deb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>over a per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iod of 36 mont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hs pri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> to the repor<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g date. The his<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al loss rates are adj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted for cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rent and for<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>wa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>loo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ki<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng info<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n whe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re sign<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ific<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t. The G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ers GD<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>P grow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, une<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mpl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, sale<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s grow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th and ban<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>kr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uptc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y rates of the countr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch goo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds are sold to be the most<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> rele<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>van<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tors an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d, wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere the imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se is signi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ant<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, adj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ust<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s the histo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l loss rates base<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d chang<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es in thes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e fac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>His<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>has in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated tha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t debt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s aged 180 days or over are gen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ally not recover<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p has incor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d this into<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> the ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted loss mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l throu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gh a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>uni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>for<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m loss rate for age<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g bucket<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s belo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w 180 <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>days de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent on the revenu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e strea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m and count<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d provid<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>10<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0% of debt ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed more tha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n 180 days past due<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Whe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p spe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lly hold<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ura<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce or hol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds the leg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al rig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ht of off<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th debto<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch are als<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o credito<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the loss provi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>to the ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of the unins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d or <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e receiv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les are wri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ten off whe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n there is no reason<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>recove<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y. <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>I<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ndi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tors that the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re may <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>be no reaso<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion of recover<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y inclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de the fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ilu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he deb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tor to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>in a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>paym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t pla<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n, and f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ailu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ake contr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al paym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s with<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> 180 d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ays pas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent los<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ses on tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de recei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ente<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d as <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>net im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent loss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hin op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d subse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent recove<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es are cred<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to the s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e lin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>As a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t 2 Apr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il 2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rent<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Up to 30 days<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>31-<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0 da<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ys<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>61-90 da<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ys pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>91-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>18<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0 d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ays<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>181 d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ays<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"ls1 ws0\"> </span>or mor<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>e <span class=\"ls1 ws0\"> </span>pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>To<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ross car<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t \u2013 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e recei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les<span class=\"_ _20a\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls12b ws14e\">76<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _8a\"> </span><span class=\"ls62 wsbc\">15<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _160\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws83\">1.9<span class=\"_ _16a\"> </span><span class=\"ls119 ws136\">7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _26\"> </span><span class=\"ls118 ws135\">1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _82\"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span class=\"ff1bb\">103<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>E<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d loss rate<span class=\"_ _14a\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws83\">2.9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>%<span class=\"_ _b6\"> </span>4.9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>%<span class=\"_ _e7\"> </span><span class=\"ls31 ws6e\">0.0%<span class=\"_ _ae\"> </span><span class=\"ls73 ws82\">5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7%<span class=\"_ _16b\"> </span><span class=\"ls119 ws136\">7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>%<span class=\"_ _ef\"> </span><span class=\"ls4e ws58\">10<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.0%<span class=\"_ _b6\"> </span></span></span></span></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.6%<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>feti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d cred<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it los<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _d4\"> </span><span class=\"ls7b wsa8\">2.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _4b\"> </span><span class=\"ls31 ws6e\">0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls1\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _1da\"> </span><span class=\"ls118 ws135\">0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _167\"> </span><span class=\"ls31 ws6e\">0.6<span class=\"_ _10c\"> </span></span>1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _167\"> </span><span class=\"ls1c ws1f\">4.8<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span>Net carrying amount<span class=\"_ _d8\"> </span><span class=\"ls124 ws148\">74<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _8a\"> </span><span class=\"ls62 wsbc\">15<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _1da\"> </span><span class=\"lsef ws100\">1.8<span class=\"_ _1e8\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws83\">6.9<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span></span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _9d\"> </span><span class=\"ls8a ws165\">98.2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span>As a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t 1 Apr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il 2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>023<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Current<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Up to 30 days<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>31-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>60 da<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ys pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>61-9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0 days<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>91-180 d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ays pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>181 day<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"ff1ba ls1 ws0\"> </span>or more <span class=\"_ _d\"></span><span class=\"ws0\"> </span>pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>To<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ross car<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t \u2013 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e recei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les<span class=\"_ _99\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls15 ws80\">98.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _b4\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff1ba\">22<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _170\"> </span><span class=\"ls16 ws14\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9<span class=\"_ _16c\"> </span><span class=\"ls8a ws165\">1.9<span class=\"_ _16a\"> </span>1.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _16a\"> </span>1.6<span class=\"_ _99\"> </span><span class=\"ls11a ws137\">128<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span>E<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d loss rate<span class=\"_ _2d1\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls32 ws7\">0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8%<span class=\"_ _e7\"> </span><span class=\"ls66 ws76\">3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2%<span class=\"_ _b3\"> </span><span class=\"ls1ec ws21b\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>%<span class=\"_ _22b\"> </span><span class=\"ls89 wsb3\">31.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6%<span class=\"_ _c0\"> </span></span></span>69.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2%<span class=\"_ _e2\"> </span><span class=\"ls41 ws156\">100.0%<span class=\"_ _169\"> </span></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2%<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>feti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d cred<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it los<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _2d2\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls41 ws156\">0.8<span class=\"_ _4b\"> </span><span class=\"ls81 ws92\">0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _dd\"> </span></span>0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _4b\"> </span>0.6<span class=\"_ _17f\"> </span>0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _16a\"> </span><span class=\"ls8a ws165\">1.6<span class=\"_ _dd\"> </span><span class=\"ls11d ws13d\">5.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span>Net carrying amount<span class=\"_ _d8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1ec ws21b\">97.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _b4\"> </span><span class=\"ls72 ws4c\">21.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _16a\"> </span><span class=\"ls8 ws13\">2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _16a\"> </span><span class=\"ls8a ws165\">1.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _dd\"> </span><span class=\"ls41 ws156\">0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _84\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls11a ws137\">12<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e closin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g loss allow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ces for tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de recei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s reconc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iles to the ope<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g loss allo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ces as foll<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ows:<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>T<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d loss pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2023<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g lo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>llo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _273\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e7 ws95\">4.8<span class=\"_ _1e8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls73 ws82\">3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>In<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>creas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>loss al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>low<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ance reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t and loss dur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g the year<span class=\"_ _1aa\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls11d ws13d\">5.5<span class=\"_ _1da\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb lsef ws100\">1.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Rece<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les wri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ten off duri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng the yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>as unco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lle<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le<span class=\"_ _2d3\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls62 wsbc\">(4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9)<span class=\"_ _ae\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls115 ws132\">(0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Closing loss allowance<span class=\"_ _24e\"> </span><span class=\"ls11d\">5.4<span class=\"_ _170\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls1c ws1f\">4.8<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e closin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g loss allow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ces for leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>rece<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es recon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cile<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ope<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g loss allo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nces as fol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lows:<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Lea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d loss pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2023<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g lo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>llo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _1cc\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _dd\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls117 ws134\">11<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>In<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>creas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e/(decre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ase) in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oss al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lowa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>in profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t and loss dur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>10.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _b4\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls117 ws134\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>11<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Closing loss allowance<span class=\"_ _2d4\"> </span><span class=\"ls72 ws4c\">10.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>1 <span class=\"_ _20\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _1a\"></span>R<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>el<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es to the su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et of pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sly clo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d offic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>so<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h the st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>og<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e to centr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s Lon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>do<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n Hea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d Offi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s (see no<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te 5).<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e provisi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on for oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er recei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hly immate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al (i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t can be quan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>) and the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>refore no dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>closu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re is <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>prov<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. (c<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>) Fore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cy r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ans<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ona<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cy e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>osu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ima<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly from t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ource<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m over<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s sup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o from<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">the e</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m the UK to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ove<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as subsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The mos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>sig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fica<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure is t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o the US dol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>, in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red in the sou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rcing<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">of Clo</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng &amp; <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>H<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>om<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e prod<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m Asia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup Treasur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se Clo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng &amp; H<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>om<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e fore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cy e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>osu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cip<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly usin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g for<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>wa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rd fore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n exch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gres<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>si<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vely base<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>dy<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nam<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic fore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m the busi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Hedg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>car<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he six mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nths bef<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ore the pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">en p</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>urch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ase orde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs are entere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d into.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Ot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng from the ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of goo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ove<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as subsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ies are al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>so hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d prog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ress<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ove<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r the cours<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fore they are inc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>urre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>As at the bal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce she<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et date, the gros<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s notio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue in ster<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng term<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ard fore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>exc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>han<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll or buy<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> cont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s amou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nted to \u00a31,785.7m (la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a31,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>865<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7m<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>) wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>we<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hted aver<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e matur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y date of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>si<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nths (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: six mont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hs).<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Ga<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ins an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d losse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y on for<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ard fore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ign exc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>han<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge contr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s desig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in cash flow hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ip<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>as at <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>1 Apr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il 2023 wil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l be recl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ssi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e incom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e state<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt at <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us dates over the fol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lowi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng 14 <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nths (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: 15 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s) <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rom the bal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce she<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et date.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e forei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gn excha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e for<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ards are des<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ign<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated as cash flow hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hly proba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble fore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Both spo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t and for<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ard<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>int<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>shi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p; unde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r IFRS 9 the curre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y basis spre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad may be exclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d from the hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>shi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ens<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e \u2013 cost o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dgi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ser<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ve. T<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he ch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ang<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g ins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ume<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, to the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e effec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve, is defe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y and sub<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>que<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntly eith<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er rec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ssi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rofit or loss or remove<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d from eq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d inclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ini<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l cost of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nvento<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y as par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of the \u201cbas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is adj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ust<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u201d. <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>T<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s will be rea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed in the inco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me sta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>teme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt once the he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed item is sol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d. The<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup has cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ide<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, and ele<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted not to, recogn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cy bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is sprea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d elem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he cost of hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g reser<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ve, owi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vely sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>date<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d nat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure of th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g ins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p regul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rly review<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s the forei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gn exch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ang<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g por<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nfir<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m whe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r the und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lyin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g trans<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons rem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain hi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ghly<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le. Any id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>enti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d inst<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ove<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r-he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>or ine<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ffe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s would resu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lt in imme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate recyc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e inco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me state<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. A chang<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in the timin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>a forec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m does not dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y a hedg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ip nor the as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ser<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>\u201ch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>igh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly proba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u201d as <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re remai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> an econ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>om<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hip bet<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>wee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lyin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g tran<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d the deri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e forei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gn excha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e for<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ards are recog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sed at fai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e. The Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up has consi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d elec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted to app<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>cre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t/deb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it val<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>jus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e risk<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s at <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e repo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng date are repres<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al year.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p als<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o holds a numb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er of cross<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cy sw<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>aps to desig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nate its fix<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed rate US dol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar deb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xed rate ster<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bt. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ese<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">are re</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted as cash flow hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e chang<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in the fair va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue of the hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng inst<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt, to the degre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e effe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive, is retai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in other<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> comp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sive in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>come<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, segre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ga<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st and effe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Unde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r IFRS 9, the curre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y basi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s on <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he cross<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y swap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s is exc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e desi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gnat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n and recog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed in othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r compre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve incom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e \u2013 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>cos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng rese<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve. Effec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iven<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s is mea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d usin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g the hypoth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l der<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tive ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>proa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The contr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al term<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he cross<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cy sw<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>aps in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e break cl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>au<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ses<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ever<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">y five year</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s whic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h allow for the inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rest rate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e reset (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast rese<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t Novem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r 20<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2).<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e cross-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>renc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y swa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ps are recog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed at fair va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The inclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>cred<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it ris<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k on <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ross<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y swap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll cau<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se ine<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ffe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of the he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e rela<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ip. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup has cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ered an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d elec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o app<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>cre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t/deb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it val<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on adj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, owi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he swa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ps\u2019 rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve mate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d lon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r date<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d nat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>so he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gn cu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rcomp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>any lo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ans w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. For<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>wa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rd fore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n exch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on to th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing of the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up\u2019s forei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gn cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cy inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rcomp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>any loan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>are cla<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ifie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d as fair va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue thro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ugh pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fit and loss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The cor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>resp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng fai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue movem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he interco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>any loan bal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce resulte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u00a31<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m loss (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year: \u00a30.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3m gai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n) <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the incom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e state<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt. As at the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce she<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et date, the gros<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s notio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nterco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mpa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ny loan hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>was \u00a3125.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8m (<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a3166<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8m).<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Af<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r tak<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing into accou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt the hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng der<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ves entere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d into by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p, the curre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y and inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rest rate ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sure of the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, exc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t-ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m payab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les and the li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ks &amp; Spe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r UK Pensi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on Sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e, is set out bel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ow:<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2023<span class=\"_ _280\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb lsdf ws12f\">2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xed r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Floating rate<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>To<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Floating rate<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>To<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Currency<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Sterling<span class=\"_ _155\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls2c ws2c\">3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>41<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _2b\"> </span></span>3<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>419<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _ef\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls86 wsfd\">3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>610.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _25\"> </span></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,610<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.6<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Euro<span class=\"_ _1d7\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls72 ws4c\">106<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span></span>106<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _82\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls4e ws58\">104.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _99\"> </span></span>104.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _29f\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls22 ws8f\">101<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.6<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _98\"> </span></span>101.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _209\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls73 ws82\">93.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _209\"> </span></span>93.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,62<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>628<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls8a ws165\">3,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>808.2<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span></span>3,808.2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>As at the bal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce she<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et date and exclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e liab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, post-he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g, the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>BP an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>US<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>D fixe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d rate bor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rowi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>are at an <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ave<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge rate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> of 5.1% (la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: 5.1%<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>) and the weig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hted aver<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>tim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e for whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch the rate is <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>fixe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d is five <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: five year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s).<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>(d) Inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sk<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>os<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st rate ris<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, US dol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r and euro var<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble rate fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>anc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and lia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ies<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s pol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>to use de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve contr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cess<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o maint<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>a mix of fixed and floa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g rate borro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>win<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gs to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>man<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e this<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sk<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The str<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re and matur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y of thes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e deri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>cor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>resp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e unde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lyin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>bo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rrow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gs and are accou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nted for as fai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>or cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h flow hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s as <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ria<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>At the bal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce she<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et date, fixe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d rate borro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>win<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gs amo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u00a3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,628.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0m (<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a33,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>08<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2m) <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g the pub<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c bond is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sue<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e liab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, amo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>00<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>% (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year: 10<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0%<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>) of the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s gross bor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>row<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e effec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve interes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t rates at the bal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce shee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t date <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>were as fol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lows:<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2023<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>%<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>%<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d and unco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted bo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rrow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gs<span class=\"_ _2d5\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls8c ws225\">N/A<span class=\"_ _d1\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb lscc ws139\">N/A<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>um T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm N<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>otes<span class=\"_ _2d6\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls21 wsed\">5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1%<span class=\"_ _b4\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls118 ws135\">5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1%<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Leases<span class=\"_ _2d7\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls21 wsed\">5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1%<span class=\"_ _b6\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls72 ws4c\">5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4%<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfFinancialRiskManagementExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:213800EJP14A79ZG1X44",
    "period": "2022-04-03T00:00:00/2023-04-02T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-735": {
   "value": "(<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>) Liquidity &amp; funding risk Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e risk that the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup coul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d be unab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tle or mee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t its obl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns as they fal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l due:<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>  <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">The Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up\u2019s fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ndi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng str<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ateg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y ensu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ix of fun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>din<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g source<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s offer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>suffi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent hea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>om<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, matur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y and fle<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y, <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd cost-<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>effe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tive<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>match the req<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>of the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>  <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">Mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ks and S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>plc is fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a comb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d profit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, ban<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k bor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rowi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, Me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>diu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m Notes and comm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span>syn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d bank fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ies<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">Op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>era<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g subsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es are finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ced by a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on of retai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d profit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, ban<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k bor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rowi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ngs an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d intercom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ny <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>loa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p has a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d syn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nk revolvin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g credi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t faci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u00a385<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0m wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>cu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt matu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y date of 13 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>J<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>2026. The fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> cont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l covenan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t, bei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng the rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io of earn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s befo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re interes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t, ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x, de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ciat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d amor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n; to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et intere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st and<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ciat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion on ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ght-o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>use ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s unde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r IFRS 16<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The covenan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d bian<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lly. <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>T<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up was not in brea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>his met<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">c at the </span>rep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">ing d</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e revolvin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g credit fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es fou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r susta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y metri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cs wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere the ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rgin paya<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble on the fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y is adj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uste<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>flec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up\u2019s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st ESG ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rget<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s mater<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial to the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s \u201cP<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an A<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u201d ob<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>je<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ives<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p als<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o has a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>nu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er of uncom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d fac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es avail<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. At <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar end<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, thes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e amou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nted to \u00a325m (la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a325m), all of whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch are due to be reviewe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d with<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>year. <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce she<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et date, a ster<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng equ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ale<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>\u00a3ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>(l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a3nil) was draw<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> comm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d faci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d \u00a3nil (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a3nil) wa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s drawn un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r the uncom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d faci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>In add<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g bor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rowi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ngs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up has a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Euro Med<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ium T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm Note pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u00a3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n, of whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch \u00a31.1bn (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r: \u00a31.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bn) was<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> in issu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce as <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t the bal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce shee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>date<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The init<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial rate of intere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st is fixed at the date of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>iss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue and th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Note<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>refe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>as fixe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d rate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> bo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rrow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gs throu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>out th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>An<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l Repo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t as the coupo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n doe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s not chang<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e with move<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts in be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k intere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st rates<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Howeve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>, the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> rate of intere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st on cer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in Notes var<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s both up and dow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ird<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>par<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y credi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t ratin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gs (to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ove/b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>elo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w Baa3 or ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ove/b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>elo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w BB<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>B<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-) that refle<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts the rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve deter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on or imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rovem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent in the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up\u2019s cost of credit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, and the inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rest paya<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e on <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Notes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>creas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es or d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rest p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>aym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>llow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g a rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>evan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t cred<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g dow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r up<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. As t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> cont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ual ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ms of these Note<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s provid<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e for chan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ges in cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h flows t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o be reset to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>flec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t the rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve deter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion or imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rovem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent in the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st of credit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p consi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs thes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Notes to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e floati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng rate inst<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en dete<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ini<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng amo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sed cost un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r IFRS 9 an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d c<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntly the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up app<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed IFR<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S 9 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ara<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h B5.4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5, wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ich requ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ires no adj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he car<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he lia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ies or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> imm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>diate im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t on profit an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d loss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. If <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up had dete<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se Notes to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>be fixe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d rate inst<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the Notes wou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> rem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>easu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red to reflec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t the revis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>flows dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>coun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted at the ori<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al effe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tive rate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. This woul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d result in init<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>a high<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rest<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o profit or loss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, offs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>low<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er intere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rges sub<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>seq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntly, <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n compa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up\u2019s treatm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Oc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o Retai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l Limite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, an <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up, has ente<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red into a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u00a3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>30<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m revolvi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng cred<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it fac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y provi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>B<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>NP Par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> alo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ith O<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>do G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c, jo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>int<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly gua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntee th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>aci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e tabl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e below sum<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es the contr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al matu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up\u2019s non<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ative fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and der<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ativ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es, exc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> paya<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er paya<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and accru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The car<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue of all tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de paya<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er payab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>(exclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>din<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g contin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt consi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> paya<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble) and accr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ls of \u00a31,910.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m (la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a31,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>853<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3m) is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir contr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>counte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d cash flows (see note 19) <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch are due<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e year. Conti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on (se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e the f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ier<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>archy s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ith<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in no<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te 21) and d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of \u00a37<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2m (<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a3nil) is ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me paya<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n one year and \u00a3165<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a3190.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m) <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>we<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wo and five years<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Medium <span class=\"ls1 ws0\"> </span>Te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Note<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Lease<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>liabilities1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tnership<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y to<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>the Ma<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>rks<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>&amp; Spencer<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>UK Pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n Scheme<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>(no<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> 12)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>To<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>borro<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>wings<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>and other<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>financial<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>liabilities<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>flow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _d\"></span><span class=\"ff1bb ls1 ws0\"> </span>on derivat<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ives2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Cash <span class=\"ls1 ws0\"> </span>ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>flow on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> derivativ<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>To<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _2\"></span> derivativ<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>e liabilities<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng of cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h flows<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>W<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ith<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in one year<span class=\"_ _2aa\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls125 ws149\">(75<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5)<span class=\"_ _c0\"> </span><span class=\"ls8f wsa0\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>313<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _169\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ff1bb\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>71.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9)<span class=\"_ _25\"> </span><span class=\"ls122 ws147\">(4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _81\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws83\">33<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _1dc\"> </span>(333<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.6)<span class=\"_ _16b\"> </span><span class=\"ls115 ws132\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span>Be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>we<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wo yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs<span class=\"_ _d5\"> </span><span class=\"ls115 ws132\">(375<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5)<span class=\"_ _24\"> </span><span class=\"ls72 ws4c\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>279.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3)<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ws13\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0)<span class=\"_ _c2\"> </span><span class=\"ls119 ws136\">(<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _e7\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws83\">3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.9<span class=\"_ _8a\"> </span><span class=\"ls8f wsa0\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>31.1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _9d\"> </span><span class=\"ls86 wsfd\">(0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></span>Be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>we<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en tw<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o and five years<span class=\"_ _d5\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls115 ws132\">(86<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3)<span class=\"_ _ef\"> </span><span class=\"lsd5 wse8\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>78<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span></span>(5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _3b\"> </span><span class=\"ls73 ws82\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1,704<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _fb\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span>Mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re than five years<span class=\"_ _2cc\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls120 ws144\">(6<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>68.4<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _41\"> </span><span class=\"ls118 ws135\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>82<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1)<span class=\"_ _a6\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _3f\"> </span><span class=\"ls125 ws149\">(3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,75<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5)<span class=\"_ _a6\"> </span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span>T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d cash flows<span class=\"_ _58\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls73 ws82\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1,9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>83<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7)<span class=\"_ _bd\"> </span><span class=\"ls1c ws1f\">(4,460.6)<span class=\"_ _9a\"> </span><span class=\"ls115 ws132\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>19<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3)<span class=\"_ _43\"> </span><span class=\"ls62 wsbc\">(6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>43<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6)<span class=\"_ _98\"> </span><span class=\"ls118 ws135\">361<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _81\"> </span></span></span></span></span>(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>36<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4.7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _16b\"> </span><span class=\"ls15 ws80\">(3.6)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Effe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct of disco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _eb\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls115 ws132\">454<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _22\"> </span><span class=\"ls21 wsed\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,181<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9<span class=\"_ _16a\"> </span><span class=\"ls119 ws136\">7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _24\"> </span><span class=\"ls118 ws135\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>43<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span>At 2 Ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 2022<span class=\"_ _aa\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls7b wsa8\">(1,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>529<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>.5)<span class=\"_ _14d\"> </span>(2,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>278.7)<span class=\"_ _22\"> </span><span class=\"ls115 ws132\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>192<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3)<span class=\"_ _46\"> </span><span class=\"ls16 ws14\">(<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>4,000<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>.5)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span>Ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng of cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h flows<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>W<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ith<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in one year<span class=\"_ _2cd\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls82 wse\">(252<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _89\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff1ba\">(318<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _1dc\"> </span><span class=\"ls32 ws7\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>73<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0)<span class=\"_ _2b\"> </span><span class=\"ls73 ws82\">(6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>44<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5)<span class=\"_ _18e\"> </span><span class=\"ls72 ws4c\">1,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>62<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span><span class=\"ls11a ws137\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,12<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _bf\"> </span></span></span></span>(5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>we<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wo yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs<span class=\"_ _ad\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls87 ws96\">(59.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3)<span class=\"_ _c3\"> </span><span class=\"ls89 wsb3\">(32<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _85\"> </span>(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>54<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _89\"> </span><span class=\"ls62 wsbc\">(43<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1)<span class=\"_ _81\"> </span>14<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _b3\"> </span><span class=\"ls1ec ws21b\">(<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _209\"> </span><span class=\"ls40 ws43\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1.6)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></span>Be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>we<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en tw<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o and five years<span class=\"_ _f1\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls89 wsb3\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>002<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _c3\"> </span><span class=\"ls32 ws7\">(805<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _fb\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _18e\"> </span></span></span>(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>807.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _99\"> </span><span class=\"ls81 ws92\">26<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0<span class=\"_ _82\"> </span><span class=\"ls32 ws7\">(26<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0)<span class=\"_ _fb\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span>Mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re than five years<span class=\"_ _c4\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls2c ws2c\">(415<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _43\"> </span><span class=\"ls115 ws132\">(2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>98<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1)<span class=\"_ _fb\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _18e\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1ec ws21b\">(<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _22\"> </span>2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _b3\"> </span><span class=\"ls62 wsbc\">(214<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _b6\"> </span><span class=\"ls73 ws82\">(6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></span>T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d cash flows<span class=\"_ _7a\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls81 ws92\">(1,729.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8)<span class=\"_ _152\"> </span>(4,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>426<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5)<span class=\"_ _24\"> </span><span class=\"ls1ec ws21b\">(<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _2e\"> </span><span class=\"ls73 ws82\">(6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>283<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span><span class=\"ls2c ws2c\">1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>41<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _41\"> </span><span class=\"ls15 ws80\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1,508<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7)<span class=\"_ _85\"> </span></span></span>(6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span>Effe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct of disco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _2ce\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls0 ws83\">383<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _2b\"> </span><span class=\"ls62 wsbc\">2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>,14<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _170\"> </span><span class=\"ls120 ws144\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.6<span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span><span class=\"ls73 ws82\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>53<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span>At 1 Ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 2023<span class=\"_ _14c\"> </span><span class=\"ls89 wsb3\">(1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>34<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _45\"> </span><span class=\"lsdb wsee\">(2,2<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>1.6<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _25\"> </span><span class=\"ls11a ws137\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>12<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>8)<span class=\"_ _bd\"> </span><span class=\"ls21 wsed\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,75<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span>1 <span class=\"_ _20\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _1a\"></span>Tota<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e paym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts of \u00a375<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng to th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d pos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t-b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ak cl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>au<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, and th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ear<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e exi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t poi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, are in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed in le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ase l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e paym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s sho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uld b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e excl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n dete<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s cont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l ind<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r thes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e lea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re is a cont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ght to bre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ak<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Fur<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, \u00a360.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8m of th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e paym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate to lea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ses w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re, fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g the br<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eak cl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e, th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll hav<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e the ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y to ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e at any po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>int b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h a maximum of six months\u2019 notice.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2 <span class=\"_ _12\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _1a\"></span>C<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h infl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ows an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d out<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ows o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n der<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s tha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t requ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e gros<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt (suc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h as cross<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y swa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ps an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d for<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d fore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n exc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e cont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts) are di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>scl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>os<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>flow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>flo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ws on de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve ins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>um<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le on a net ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>si<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d net<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfLiquidityRiskExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:213800EJP14A79ZG1X44",
    "period": "2022-04-03T00:00:00/2023-04-02T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-736": {
   "value": "(b)<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> Counterpart<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y risk Cou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y risk ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up can suff<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al loss thro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ug<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h the defa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ult or no<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>man<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the cou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>par<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">th wh</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>om it tran<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. E<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>osu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res are mana<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>accord<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce with the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up treas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cy wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ich lim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s the valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>that ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n be pla<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ced wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th each app<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roved<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> coun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>par<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y to min<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>imi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sk of los<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e min<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>imu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m lon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l counte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ies i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s lon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m St<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dard &amp; P<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s (S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>&amp;P)/<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s A-/A3 (B<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>BB<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>+/Ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a1 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or commi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted len<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>din<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g bank<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s). <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>In the event of a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng by <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e agen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cy be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g diffe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rent fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m the othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>, refere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll be mad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>F<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>itch to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne the cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g vote <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f the ratin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g group. In the abs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ence of a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>F<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>itch rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing the lowe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r agen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cy rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll preva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>revi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ewe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d regul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rly by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or man<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The cred<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it risk of thes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l inst<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rum<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts is esti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d as <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he fai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s resu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ltin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e contr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e tabl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e below ana<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lyses th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>-te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm inves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and der<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tive as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>cre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>exc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nk bal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ces<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, store<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h in tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ans<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Credit<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> rating of<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> counterpart<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>AAA<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>A+<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>AA<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>AA-<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>A+<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>A<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>A-<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>BBB<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>To<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r investments<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a1\"> </span><span class=\"ls62 wsbc\">158<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _df\"> </span><span class=\"ls125 ws149\">288<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.6<span class=\"_ _df\"> </span><span class=\"ls87 ws96\">46<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>2.0<span class=\"_ _2e\"> </span><span class=\"ls66 ws76\">89.0<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _a1\"> </span><span class=\"ls118 ws135\">99<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span>Derivativ<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e assets2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _22b\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _ec\"> </span><span class=\"ls8f wsa0\">31<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9<span class=\"_ _bd\"> </span><span class=\"ls9 ws145\">24<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _e2\"> </span><span class=\"ls73 ws82\">8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _22b\"> </span></span></span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _46\"> </span><span class=\"ls72 ws4c\">65.0<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>At 2 Ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 2022<span class=\"_ _2cf\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls1\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a1\"> </span><span class=\"ls62 wsbc\">158<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _df\"> </span><span class=\"ls22 ws8f\">320.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _10e\"> </span><span class=\"ls87 ws96\">486<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.4<span class=\"_ _14d\"> </span><span class=\"ls119 ws136\">9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _84\"> </span></span></span></span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _221\"> </span><span class=\"ls118 ws135\">1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>AAA<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>A+<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>AA<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>A-<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>A+<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>A<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>A-<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>BBB<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>To<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r investments<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>99.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _46\"> </span></span><span class=\"lsb2 ws6c\">95.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _17\"> </span></span>360<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _10e\"> </span><span class=\"ls1ec ws21b\">2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _46\"> </span><span class=\"ls7b wsa8\">65.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _10e\"> </span></span></span>9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Derivativ<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e assets2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _2e\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls41 ws156\">10.0<span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ls1ec ws21b\">7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _29\"> </span></span>5.0<span class=\"_ _d3\"> </span>0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _46\"> </span><span class=\"ls66 ws76\">22<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>At 1 Ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 2023<span class=\"_ _2d0\"> </span><span class=\"ls87 ws96\">99.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _46\"> </span></span><span class=\"lsb2 ws6c\">95.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _10e\"> </span><span class=\"ls21 wsed\">370<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _17\"> </span><span class=\"ls87 ws96\">294<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _92\"> </span><span class=\"ls41 ws156\">70.0<span class=\"_ _d3\"> </span>0.3<span class=\"_ _17\"> </span><span class=\"ls89 wsb3\">93<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></span>1 <span class=\"_ _20\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _1a\"></span>I<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h on dep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>os<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d mon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ey ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rk<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s hel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by Mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ks an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d Sp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r Scot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h Lim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d Par<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ip, Ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rk<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d Sp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cer p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lc and M<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ks an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d Sp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r Ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l Ins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. E<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xcl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh in ha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it of \u00a3173<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a3217<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m).<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2 <span class=\"_ _12\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _1a\"></span>S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d &amp; <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>P<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s eq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g sho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wn as ref<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce to the maj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ty cr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g of the co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m eit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r Sta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d &amp; <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>P<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, Moo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s or Fitc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h whe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p has a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y low <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>reta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il credi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t risk du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o trans<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cip<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng of high volu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me, low valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e and sho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t matur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e max<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>imu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>osu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>to credit ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sk at <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he bal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce she<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et date was as follow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s: tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de recei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s \u00a31<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>28<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m (la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a3103.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0m), leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e rece<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es \u00a3<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>65.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a375.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5m), othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>rece<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es (in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>din<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g loans to relate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ies) \u00a3<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>69.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>\u00a33<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5m), cash an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d cash<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> eq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uiv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s \u00a31,0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>67<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>.9m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a31,197<span class=\"_ _e\"></span>.9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m) <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ves \u00a322.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7m <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a365.0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m).<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l asse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e credit ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sk mana<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt pra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tices of the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up inc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e inter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nal revi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ew and rep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng of the age<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>of trad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e and oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er recei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s by days pas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t due by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a cent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed accou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts rece<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le fun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, and grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve c<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>reven<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue stre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>alo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h liai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>son<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th the debto<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs by <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the cred<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it contro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l fun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p appl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s the IFRS 9 simp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>proa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch in measu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted credi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t losse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s whic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>use a life<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d credit loss al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>low<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ance<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> for al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l trad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e recei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d lease recei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>o meas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d credi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t losse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de rece<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es have <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hare<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d credi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t risk char<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ris<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cs alon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g the lin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es of diffe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> reven<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue strea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ms such as inter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nal fr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>chi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se, UK fr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>chis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e, foo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d, cor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rate and sun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>, as <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>el<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l as <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>by ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>og<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l locat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d days pas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e. I<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n add<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on to th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>redi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t los<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ses c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alcu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated u<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g a prov<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up may p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rovi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ddi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l prov<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> rece<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>par<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar cus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tome<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs if the dete<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l posi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n was obse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d. The G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de rece<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es are of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y low cred<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it ris<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k due to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s bein<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g pri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>igh volu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, low <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e and sho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t matur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y. <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>erefo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re, it al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>so has ver<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y low conc<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>entration ri<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>sk.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>los<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>rate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ete<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rmi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d base<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on the averag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e wri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>off<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s as <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>a propo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on of averag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e deb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>over a per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iod of 36 mont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hs pri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> to the repor<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g date. The his<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al loss rates are adj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted for cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rent and for<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>wa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>loo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ki<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng info<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n whe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re sign<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ific<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t. The G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ers GD<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>P grow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, une<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mpl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, sale<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s grow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th and ban<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>kr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uptc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y rates of the countr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch goo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds are sold to be the most<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> rele<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>van<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tors an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d, wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere the imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se is signi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ant<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, adj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ust<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s the histo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l loss rates base<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d chang<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es in thes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e fac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>His<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>has in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated tha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t debt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s aged 180 days or over are gen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ally not recover<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p has incor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d this into<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> the ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted loss mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l throu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gh a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>uni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>for<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m loss rate for age<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g bucket<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s belo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w 180 <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>days de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent on the revenu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e strea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m and count<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d provid<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>10<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0% of debt ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed more tha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n 180 days past due<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Whe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p spe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lly hold<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ura<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce or hol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds the leg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al rig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ht of off<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th debto<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch are als<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o credito<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the loss provi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>to the ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of the unins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d or <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e receiv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les are wri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ten off whe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n there is no reason<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>recove<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y. <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>I<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ndi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tors that the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re may <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>be no reaso<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion of recover<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y inclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de the fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ilu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he deb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tor to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>in a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>paym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t pla<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n, and f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ailu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ake contr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al paym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s with<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> 180 d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ays pas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent los<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ses on tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de recei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ente<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d as <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>net im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent loss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hin op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d subse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent recove<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es are cred<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to the s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e lin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>As a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t 2 Apr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il 2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rent<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Up to 30 days<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>31-<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0 da<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ys<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>61-90 da<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ys pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>91-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>18<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0 d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ays<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>181 d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ays<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"ls1 ws0\"> </span>or mor<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>e <span class=\"ls1 ws0\"> </span>pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>To<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ross car<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t \u2013 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e recei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les<span class=\"_ _20a\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls12b ws14e\">76<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _8a\"> </span><span class=\"ls62 wsbc\">15<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _160\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws83\">1.9<span class=\"_ _16a\"> </span><span class=\"ls119 ws136\">7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _26\"> </span><span class=\"ls118 ws135\">1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _82\"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span class=\"ff1bb\">103<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>E<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d loss rate<span class=\"_ _14a\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws83\">2.9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>%<span class=\"_ _b6\"> </span>4.9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>%<span class=\"_ _e7\"> </span><span class=\"ls31 ws6e\">0.0%<span class=\"_ _ae\"> </span><span class=\"ls73 ws82\">5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7%<span class=\"_ _16b\"> </span><span class=\"ls119 ws136\">7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>%<span class=\"_ _ef\"> </span><span class=\"ls4e ws58\">10<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.0%<span class=\"_ _b6\"> </span></span></span></span></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.6%<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>feti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d cred<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it los<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _d4\"> </span><span class=\"ls7b wsa8\">2.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _4b\"> </span><span class=\"ls31 ws6e\">0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls1\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _1da\"> </span><span class=\"ls118 ws135\">0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _167\"> </span><span class=\"ls31 ws6e\">0.6<span class=\"_ _10c\"> </span></span>1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _167\"> </span><span class=\"ls1c ws1f\">4.8<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span>Net carrying amount<span class=\"_ _d8\"> </span><span class=\"ls124 ws148\">74<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _8a\"> </span><span class=\"ls62 wsbc\">15<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _1da\"> </span><span class=\"lsef ws100\">1.8<span class=\"_ _1e8\"> </span><span class=\"ls0 ws83\">6.9<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span></span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _9d\"> </span><span class=\"ls8a ws165\">98.2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span>As a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t 1 Apr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il 2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>023<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Current<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Up to 30 days<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>31-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>60 da<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ys pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>61-9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0 days<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>91-180 d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ays pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>181 day<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"ff1ba ls1 ws0\"> </span>or more <span class=\"_ _d\"></span><span class=\"ws0\"> </span>pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>To<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ross car<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t \u2013 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e recei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les<span class=\"_ _99\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls15 ws80\">98.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _b4\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff1ba\">22<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _170\"> </span><span class=\"ls16 ws14\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9<span class=\"_ _16c\"> </span><span class=\"ls8a ws165\">1.9<span class=\"_ _16a\"> </span>1.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _16a\"> </span>1.6<span class=\"_ _99\"> </span><span class=\"ls11a ws137\">128<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span>E<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d loss rate<span class=\"_ _2d1\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls32 ws7\">0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8%<span class=\"_ _e7\"> </span><span class=\"ls66 ws76\">3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2%<span class=\"_ _b3\"> </span><span class=\"ls1ec ws21b\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>%<span class=\"_ _22b\"> </span><span class=\"ls89 wsb3\">31.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6%<span class=\"_ _c0\"> </span></span></span>69.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2%<span class=\"_ _e2\"> </span><span class=\"ls41 ws156\">100.0%<span class=\"_ _169\"> </span></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2%<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>feti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d cred<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it los<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _2d2\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls41 ws156\">0.8<span class=\"_ _4b\"> </span><span class=\"ls81 ws92\">0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _dd\"> </span></span>0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _4b\"> </span>0.6<span class=\"_ _17f\"> </span>0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _16a\"> </span><span class=\"ls8a ws165\">1.6<span class=\"_ _dd\"> </span><span class=\"ls11d ws13d\">5.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span>Net carrying amount<span class=\"_ _d8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1ec ws21b\">97.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _b4\"> </span><span class=\"ls72 ws4c\">21.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _16a\"> </span><span class=\"ls8 ws13\">2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _16a\"> </span><span class=\"ls8a ws165\">1.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _dd\"> </span><span class=\"ls41 ws156\">0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _84\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls11a ws137\">12<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e closin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g loss allow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ces for tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de recei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s reconc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iles to the ope<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g loss allo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ces as foll<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ows:<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>T<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d loss pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2023<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g lo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>llo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _273\"> </span><span class=\"ls1e7 ws95\">4.8<span class=\"_ _1e8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls73 ws82\">3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>In<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>creas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>loss al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>low<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ance reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t and loss dur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g the year<span class=\"_ _1aa\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls11d ws13d\">5.5<span class=\"_ _1da\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb lsef ws100\">1.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Rece<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les wri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ten off duri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng the yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>as unco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lle<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le<span class=\"_ _2d3\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls62 wsbc\">(4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9)<span class=\"_ _ae\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls115 ws132\">(0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Closing loss allowance<span class=\"_ _24e\"> </span><span class=\"ls11d\">5.4<span class=\"_ _170\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls1c ws1f\">4.8<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e closin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g loss allow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ces for leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>rece<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es recon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cile<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ope<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g loss allo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nces as fol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lows:<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Lea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d loss pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2023<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g lo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>llo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _1cc\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _dd\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls117 ws134\">11<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>In<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>creas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e/(decre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ase) in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oss al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lowa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>in profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t and loss dur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>10.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _b4\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls117 ws134\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>11<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Closing loss allowance<span class=\"_ _2d4\"> </span><span class=\"ls72 ws4c\">10.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>1 <span class=\"_ _20\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _1a\"></span>R<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>el<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es to the su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et of pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sly clo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d offic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>so<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h the st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>og<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e to centr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s Lon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>do<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n Hea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d Offi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s (see no<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te 5).<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e provisi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on for oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er recei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hly immate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al (i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t can be quan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>) and the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>refore no dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>closu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re is <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>prov<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. (c<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>) Fore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cy r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ans<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ona<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cy e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>osu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ima<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly from t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ource<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m over<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s sup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o from<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">the e</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m the UK to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ove<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as subsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The mos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>sig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fica<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure is t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o the US dol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>, in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red in the sou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rcing<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">of Clo</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng &amp; <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>H<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>om<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e prod<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m Asia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup Treasur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se Clo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng &amp; H<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>om<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e fore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cy e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>osu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cip<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly usin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g for<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>wa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rd fore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n exch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gres<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>si<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vely base<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>dy<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nam<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic fore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m the busi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Hedg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>car<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he six mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nths bef<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ore the pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">en p</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>urch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ase orde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs are entere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d into.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Ot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng from the ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of goo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ove<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as subsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ies are al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>so hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d prog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ress<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ove<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r the cours<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fore they are inc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>urre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>As at the bal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce she<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et date, the gros<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s notio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue in ster<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng term<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ard fore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>exc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>han<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll or buy<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> cont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s amou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nted to \u00a31,785.7m (la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a31,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>865<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7m<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>) wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>we<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hted aver<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e matur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y date of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>si<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nths (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: six mont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hs).<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Ga<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ins an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d losse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y on for<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ard fore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ign exc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>han<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge contr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s desig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in cash flow hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ip<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>as at <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>1 Apr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il 2023 wil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l be recl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ssi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e incom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e state<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt at <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us dates over the fol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lowi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng 14 <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nths (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: 15 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s) <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rom the bal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce she<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et date.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e forei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gn excha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e for<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ards are des<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ign<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated as cash flow hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hly proba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble fore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Both spo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t and for<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ard<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>int<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>shi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p; unde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r IFRS 9 the curre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y basis spre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad may be exclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d from the hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>shi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ens<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e \u2013 cost o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dgi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ser<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ve. T<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he ch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ang<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g ins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ume<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, to the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e effec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve, is defe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y and sub<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>que<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntly eith<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er rec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ssi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rofit or loss or remove<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d from eq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d inclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ini<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l cost of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nvento<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y as par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of the \u201cbas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is adj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ust<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u201d. <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>T<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s will be rea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed in the inco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me sta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>teme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt once the he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed item is sol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d. The<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup has cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ide<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, and ele<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted not to, recogn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cy bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is sprea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d elem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he cost of hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g reser<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>ve, owi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vely sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>date<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d nat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure of th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g ins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p regul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rly review<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s the forei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gn exch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ang<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g por<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nfir<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m whe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r the und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lyin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g trans<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons rem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain hi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ghly<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le. Any id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>enti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d inst<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ove<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r-he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>or ine<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ffe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s would resu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lt in imme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate recyc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e inco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me state<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. A chang<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in the timin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>a forec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m does not dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y a hedg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ip nor the as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ser<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>\u201ch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>igh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly proba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u201d as <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re remai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> an econ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>om<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hip bet<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>wee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lyin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g tran<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d the deri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e forei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gn excha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e for<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ards are recog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sed at fai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e. The Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up has consi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d elec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted to app<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>cre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t/deb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it val<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>jus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e risk<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s at <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e repo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng date are repres<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al year.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p als<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o holds a numb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er of cross<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cy sw<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>aps to desig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nate its fix<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed rate US dol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar deb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xed rate ster<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bt. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ese<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">are re</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted as cash flow hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e chang<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in the fair va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue of the hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng inst<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt, to the degre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e effe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive, is retai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in other<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> comp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sive in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>come<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, segre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ga<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st and effe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Unde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r IFRS 9, the curre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y basi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s on <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he cross<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y swap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s is exc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e desi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gnat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n and recog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed in othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r compre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve incom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e \u2013 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>cos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng rese<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve. Effec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iven<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s is mea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d usin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g the hypoth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l der<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tive ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>proa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The contr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al term<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he cross<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cy sw<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>aps in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e break cl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>au<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ses<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ever<span class=\"_ _2\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">y five year</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s whic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h allow for the inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rest rate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e reset (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast rese<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t Novem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r 20<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2).<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e cross-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>renc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y swa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ps are recog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed at fair va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The inclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>cred<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it ris<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k on <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ross<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y swap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll cau<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se ine<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ffe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of the he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e rela<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ip. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup has cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ered an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d elec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o app<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>cre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t/deb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it val<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on adj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, owi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he swa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ps\u2019 rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve mate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d lon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r date<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d nat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>so he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gn cu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rcomp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>any lo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ans w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. For<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>wa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rd fore<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n exch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on to th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing of the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up\u2019s forei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gn cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cy inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rcomp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>any loan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>are cla<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ifie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d as fair va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue thro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ugh pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fit and loss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The cor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>resp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng fai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue movem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he interco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>any loan bal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce resulte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u00a31<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m loss (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year: \u00a30.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3m gai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n) <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the incom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e state<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt. As at the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce she<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et date, the gros<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s notio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nterco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mpa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ny loan hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>was \u00a3125.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8m (<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a3166<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8m).<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Af<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r tak<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing into accou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt the hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng der<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ves entere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d into by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p, the curre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y and inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rest rate ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sure of the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, exc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t-ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m payab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les and the li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ks &amp; Spe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r UK Pensi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on Sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e, is set out bel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ow:<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2023<span class=\"_ _280\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb lsdf ws12f\">2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xed r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Floating rate<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>To<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Floating rate<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>To<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Currency<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Sterling<span class=\"_ _155\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls2c ws2c\">3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>41<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _2b\"> </span></span>3<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>419<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _ef\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls86 wsfd\">3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>610.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _25\"> </span></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,610<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.6<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Euro<span class=\"_ _1d7\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls72 ws4c\">106<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span></span>106<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _82\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls4e ws58\">104.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _99\"> </span></span>104.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _29f\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls22 ws8f\">101<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.6<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _98\"> </span></span>101.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _209\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls73 ws82\">93.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _209\"> </span></span>93.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,62<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _7c\"> </span></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>628<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls8a ws165\">3,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>808.2<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _7d\"> </span></span>3,808.2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>As at the bal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce she<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et date and exclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e liab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, post-he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g, the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>BP an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>US<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>D fixe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d rate bor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rowi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>are at an <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ave<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge rate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> of 5.1% (la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: 5.1%<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>) and the weig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hted aver<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>tim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e for whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch the rate is <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>fixe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d is five <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: five year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s).<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>(d) Inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sk<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>os<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st rate ris<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, US dol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r and euro var<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble rate fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>anc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and lia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ies<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s pol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>to use de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve contr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cess<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o maint<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>a mix of fixed and floa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g rate borro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>win<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gs to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>man<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e this<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sk<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The str<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re and matur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y of thes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e deri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>cor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>resp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e unde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lyin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>bo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rrow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gs and are accou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nted for as fai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>or cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h flow hed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s as <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ria<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>At the bal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce she<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et date, fixe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d rate borro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>win<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gs amo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u00a3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,628.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0m (<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a33,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>08<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2m) <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g the pub<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c bond is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sue<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e liab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, amo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>00<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>% (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year: 10<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0%<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>) of the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s gross bor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>row<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e effec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve interes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t rates at the bal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce shee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t date <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>were as fol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lows:<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2023<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>%<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>%<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d and unco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted bo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rrow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gs<span class=\"_ _2d5\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls8c ws225\">N/A<span class=\"_ _d1\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb lscc ws139\">N/A<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>um T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm N<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>otes<span class=\"_ _2d6\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls21 wsed\">5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1%<span class=\"_ _b4\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls118 ws135\">5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1%<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Leases<span class=\"_ _2d7\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls21 wsed\">5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1%<span class=\"_ _b6\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls72 ws4c\">5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4%<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfMarketRiskExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:213800EJP14A79ZG1X44",
    "period": "2022-04-03T00:00:00/2023-04-02T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-724": {
   "value": "Derivative financial instruments The below table illustrates the effects of hedge accounting on the consolidated statement of financial position and consolidated income statement through detailing separately by risk category and each type of hedge the details of the associated hedging instrument and hedged item. 2 April 2022 Current Non Current Forward foreign exchange contracts \u00a3m Forward foreign exchange contracts \u00a3m Cross-currency swaps \u00a3m Forward foreign exchange contracts \u00a3m Hedging risk strategy Cash flow hedges FVTPL Cash flow hedges Cash flow hedges Notional / currency legs  1,536.9   166.8   193.5   162.0 Carrying amount assets  43.0   0.6   18.5   2.9 Carrying amount (liabilities)  (2.3)  (0.9) \u2013  (0.4) Maturity date  to Sep 2022   to May 2022   to Dec 2037   to Apr 2023 Hedge ratio 100% n/a 100% 100% Description of hedged item Highly probable transactional FX exposures Inter-company loans/deposits USD fixed rate borrowing Highly probable transactional FX exposures Change in fair value of hedging instrument  60.1   11.1   26.7   4.8 Change in fair value of hedged item used to determine hedge effectiveness (60.1)  (10.8)  (25.4)  (4.8) Weighted average hedge rate for the year  GBP/USD 1.37; GBP/EUR 1.18 \u2013  GBP/USD 1.55   GBP/USD 1.34; GBP/EUR 1.17 Amounts recognised within finance costs in profit and loss \u2013  0.3   (0.1) \u2013 Balance on cash flow hedge reserve at 2 April 2022  (32.0) \u2013  9.5   2.5 Balance on cost of hedging reserve at 2 April 2022 \u2013 \u2013  (5.0) \u2013 1 April 2023 Current Non Current Forward foreign exchange contracts \u00a3m Forward foreign exchange contracts \u00a3m Cross-currency swaps \u00a3m Forward foreign exchange contracts \u00a3m Hedging risk strategy Cash flow hedges FVTPL Cash flow hedges Cash flow hedges Notional / currency legs  1,504.7   125.8   252.9   155.2 Carrying amount assets  22.6  \u2013  0.1  \u2013 Carrying amount (liabilities)  (56.0)  (2.1)  (5.3)  (1.8) Maturity date  to Jul 2023   to Jun 2023   to Dec 2037   to May 2024 Hedge ratio 100%  n/a  100% 100% Description of hedged item Highly probable transactional FX exposures Inter-company loans/deposits USD fixed rate borrowing Highly probable transactional FX exposures Change in fair value of hedging instrument 49.6  (2.1) 30.9  (4.3) Change in fair value of hedged item used to determine hedge effectiveness (49.6)  0.3  (30.0)  4.3 Weighted average hedge rate for the year GBP/USD 1.20; GBP/EUR 1.14 \u2013 GBP/USD 1.19 GBP/USD 1.22; GBP/EUR 1.12 Amounts recognised within finance costs in profit and loss \u2013  (1.8) 0.9 \u2013 Balance on cash flow hedge reserve at 1 April 2023  47.3  \u2013  (7.0)  1.8 Balance on cost of hedging reserve at 1 April 2023 \u2013 \u2013  (5.8) \u2013 1 April 2023 2 April 2022 Notional Value Fair Value Notional Value Fair Value Assets \u00a3m Liabilities \u00a3m Assets \u00a3m Liabilities \u00a3m Assets \u00a3m Liabilities \u00a3m Assets \u00a3m Liabilities \u00a3m Current Forward foreign exchange contracts  \u2013 cash flow hedges 559.2   945.6   22.6   (56.0)  1,348.8   188.1   43.0   (2.3) \u2013 FVTPL  8.0   117.7  \u2013  (2.1)  37.2   129.6   0.6   (0.9) 567.2   1,063.3   22.6   (58.1)  1,386.0   317.7   43.6   (3.2) Non-current Cross- currency swaps \u2013 cash flow hedges 125.0   127.9   0.1   (5.3)  193.5  \u2013  18.5  \u2013 Forward foreign exchange contracts  \u2013 cash flow hedges 18.1   137.1  \u2013  (1.8)  131.1   30.9   2.9   (0.4) 143.1   265.0   0.1   (7.1)  324.6   30.9   21.4   (0.4) The Group\u2019s hedging reserves disclosed in the consolidated statement of changes in equity, relate to the following hedging instruments: Cost of hedging reserve CCIRS1 \u00a3m Deferred tax \u00a3m Total cost of hedging reserve \u00a3m Hedge  reserve  FX  derivatives \u00a3m Hedge reserve CCIRS \u00a3m Hedge reserve gilt locks \u00a3m Deferred tax \u00a3m Total hedge reserve \u00a3m Opening balance 4 April 2021 (5.8) 1.2 (4.6) 42.7 25.4 0.1 (13.4) 54.8 Add: Change in fair value of hedging instrument recognised in OCI2 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 (65.7) (26.4) \u2013 \u2013 (92.1) Add: Costs of hedging deferred and recognised in OCI 0.8 \u2013 0.8 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 Less: Reclassified to the cost of inventory \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 (6.5) \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 (6.5) Less: Reclassified from OCI to profit or loss \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 10.5 \u2013 \u2013 10.5 Less: Deferred tax \u2013 0.2 0.2 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 15.7 15.7 Closing balance 2 April 2022 (5.0) 1.4 (3.6) (29.5) 9.5 0.1 2.3 (17.6) Opening balance 3 April 2022 (5.0) 1.4 (3.6) (29.5) 9.5 0.1 2.3 (17.6) Add: Change in fair value of hedging instrument recognised in OCI \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 (45.3) (30.9) \u2013 \u2013 (76.2) Add: Costs of hedging deferred and recognised in OCI (0.8) \u2013 (0.8) \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 Less: Reclassified to the cost of inventory \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 123.9 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 123.9 Less: Reclassified from OCI to profit or loss \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 14.4 \u2013 \u2013 14.4 Less: Deferred tax \u2013 0.2 0.2 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 (12.6) (12.6) Closing balance 1 April 2023 (5.8) 1.6 (4.2) 49.1 (7.0) 0.1 (10.3) 31.9 1  Cross-currency interest rate swaps 2  Other comprehensive income The Group holds a number of cross-currency interest rate swaps to designate its USD to GBP fixed debt. These are reported as cash flow hedges. The ineffective portion recognised in profit or loss that arises from the cash flow hedge amounts to a \u00a30.9m gain (last year: \u00a31.3m gain) as the loss on the hedged items was \u00a330.0m (last year: \u00a325.4m loss) and the movement on the hedging instruments was a \u00a330.9m gain (last year: \u00a326.7m gain). Movement in hedged items and hedging instruments 2023 \u00a3m 2022 \u00a3m Net gain in fair value of cross-currency interest rate swap 30.9 26.7 Net loss on hedged items (30.0) (25.4) Ineffectiveness 0.9 1.3 ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfDerivativeFinancialInstrumentsExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:213800EJP14A79ZG1X44",
    "period": "2022-04-03T00:00:00/2023-04-02T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-725": {
   "value": "Sensitivity analysis The table below illustrates the estimated impact on the income statement and equity as a result of market movements in foreign exchange and interest rates in relation to the Group\u2019s financial instruments. The directors consider that a 2% +/- (last year: 2%) movement in interest and a 20% +/- (last year: 20%) movement in sterling against the relevant currency represent reasonably possible changes. However, this analysis is for illustrative purposes only. The directors believe that these illustrative assumed movements continue to provide sufficient guidance. The table excludes financial instruments that expose the Group to interest rate and foreign exchange risk where such a risk is fully hedged with another financial instrument. Also excluded are trade receivables and payables as these are either sterling denominated or the foreign exchange risk is hedged. Interest rates The impact in the income statement due to changes in interest rates reflects the effect on the Group\u2019s floating rate debt as at the balance sheet date. The impact in equity reflects the fair value movement in relation to the Group\u2019s cross-currency swaps. Foreign exchange The impact from foreign exchange movements reflects the change in the fair value of the Group\u2019s transactional foreign exchange cash flow hedges at the balance sheet date. The equity impact shown for foreign exchange sensitivity relates to derivatives. This value is expected to be materially offset by the re-translation of the related transactional exposures. 2% decrease in interest rates \u00a3m 2% increase in interest rates \u00a3m 20% weakening  in sterling \u00a3m 20% strengthening in sterling \u00a3m At 2 April 2022 Impact on income statement: (loss)/gain (19.2) 19.2 \u2013 \u2013 Impact on other comprehensive income: (loss)/gain (4.2) 3.3 243.5 (243.5) At 1 April 2023 Impact on income statement: (loss)/gain (17.2) 17.2 \u2013 \u2013 Impact on other comprehensive income: (loss)/gain 3.0 (2.3) 227.9 (227.9) ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:SensitivityAnalysisForEachTypeOfMarketRisk",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:213800EJP14A79ZG1X44",
    "period": "2022-04-03T00:00:00/2023-04-02T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-726": {
   "value": "Offsetting of financial assets and liabilities The following tables set out the financial assets and financial liabilities which are subject to offsetting, enforceable master netting arrangements and similar agreements. Amounts which are set off against financial assets and liabilities in the Group\u2019s balance sheet, are set out below. For trade and other receivables and trade and other payables, amounts not offset in the balance sheet, but which could be offset under certain circumstances, are also set out. To reconcile the amount shown in the tables below to the Statement of Financial Position, items which are not subject to offsetting should be included. Gross financial assets/ (liabilities) \u00a3m Gross financial (liabilities)/ assets set off \u00a3m Net financial assets/ (liabilities) per statement of financial position \u00a3m Related amounts not set off in the statement of financial position \u00a3m Net \u00a3m At 2 April 2022 Trade and other receivables  27.9 (25.0) 2.9 \u2013 2.9 Derivative financial assets 65.0 \u2013 65.0 (3.4) 61.6 92.9 (25.0) 67.9 (3.4) 64.5 Trade and other payables (284.8) 25.0 (259.8) \u2013 (259.8) Derivative financial liabilities (3.6) \u2013 (3.6) 3.4 (0.2) (288.4) 25.0 (263.4) 3.4 (260.0) Gross financial assets/ (liabilities) \u00a3m Gross financial (liabilities)/ assets set off \u00a3m Net financial assets/ (liabilities) per statement of financial position \u00a3m Related amounts not set off in the statement of financial position \u00a3m Net \u00a3m At 1 April 2023 Trade and other receivables 19.2 (16.5) 2.7 \u2013 2.7 Derivative financial assets 22.7 \u2013 22.7 (18.0) 4.7 41.9 (16.5) 25.4 (18.0) 7.4 Trade and other payables (317. 3) 16.5 (300.8) \u2013 (300.8) Derivative financial liabilities (65.2) \u2013 (65.2) 18.0 (47.2) (382.5) 16.5 (366.0) 18.0 (348.0) Amounts which do not meet the criteria for offsetting on the balance sheet, but could be settled net in certain circumstances, principally relate to derivative transactions under International Swaps and Derivatives Association agreements where each party has the option to settle amounts on a net basis in the event of default of the other party. ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfOffsettingOfFinancialAssetsAndFinancialLiabilitiesExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:213800EJP14A79ZG1X44",
    "period": "2022-04-03T00:00:00/2023-04-02T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-737": {
   "value": "Fair val<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue hie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rchy<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p uses the fol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lowi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng hie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rchy for deter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g and disc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>losi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng the fai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al ins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts by valua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n techni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e: <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">Level 1: <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oted (unad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>jus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>) pri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ces in acti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>kets for id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ica<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l asse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts and li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ili<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p had no level 1 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nvest<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span>financial<span class=\"_ _d\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\"> instrumen</span><span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ts. <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">Level 2: not trad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed in an ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tive mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ket but the fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir val<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ues are bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed on quote<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d marke<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t price<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s or altern<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve pri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g sources wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th </span>reas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ona<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e level<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce tran<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>spa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cy. <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>T<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>evel 2 finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l instr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>um<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts incl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e interes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t rate and forei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gn exch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Fair valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alcu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated usi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>counte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d cash flow meth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>olo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>, fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ture cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h flows are <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>est<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ima<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted base<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on for<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ard<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> exc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>han<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge rates an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d interes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t rates (from obs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ket cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s) <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd contr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t rates<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, disco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d at <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a rate that refle<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts the cred<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">sk of the var</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us counte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es for thos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e with a long matu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y. <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">Level 3: techni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es that use inp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ut<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s whic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h have <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a sig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fica<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt effe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct on the reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d fair va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue that are not bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed on obse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e </span>mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">ket d</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ata<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>At the end of the repo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld the fol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lowi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al ins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>at fai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e:<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2023<span class=\"_ _14c\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb lsdf ws12f\">2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Lev<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>el 1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Lev<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>el 2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Lev<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>el 3<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>To<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Leve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Leve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Leve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 3<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>To<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>As<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d at <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l asse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts at fair va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue thro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ugh pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fit or loss (F<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>V<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>T<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>PL)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u2013 de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ves h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eld a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t F<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>V<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>T<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>PL<span class=\"_ _18b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ls31 ws6e\">0.6<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ls31 ws6e\">0.6<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span>\u2013 other investments1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _43\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls11a ws137\">12<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ls120 ws144\">8.6<span class=\"_ _152\"> </span><span class=\"lsef ws100\">20.9<span class=\"_ _22b\"> </span></span></span></span><span class=\"ff1bb\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _41\"> </span><span class=\"ls119 ws136\">1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _e2\"> </span><span class=\"ls1c ws1f\">4.5<span class=\"_ _ec\"> </span><span class=\"ls118 ws135\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2.1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span>De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ives u<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d for h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _281\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _2e\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls66 ws76\">22<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _22b\"> </span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _2e\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls66 ws76\">22<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff1bb\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _46\"> </span><span class=\"ls1c ws1f\">6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4.4<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _46\"> </span><span class=\"ls1c ws1f\">64.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span>Li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es mea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d at <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir val<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l liab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es at fair va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue thro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ugh pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fit or loss<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u2013 de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ves h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eld a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t F<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>V<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>T<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>PL<span class=\"_ _18b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _3e\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls115 ws132\">(2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.1)<span class=\"_ _22\"> </span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _3f\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls115 ws132\">(2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.1)<span class=\"_ _22\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff1bb\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _3b\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ws13\">(0.9)<span class=\"_ _81\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _ec\"> </span></span><span class=\"ws13\">(0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>\u2013 Ocado c<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ontingent<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> cons<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ideration2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _172\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls73 ws82\">(64<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7)<span class=\"_ _12f\"> </span>(6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _22\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff1bb\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a7\"> </span><span class=\"ls2c ws2c\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>172<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _18\"> </span>(<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>172<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>\u2013 Gist<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> cont<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ingent cons<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ideration<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>3<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _172\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls32 ws7\">(2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0)<span class=\"_ _12f\"> </span>(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>25<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0)<span class=\"_ _22\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff1bb\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _22b\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ives u<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d for h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _2eb\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _92\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls115 ws132\">(6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1)<span class=\"_ _22\"> </span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _152\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls115 ws132\">(63<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1)<span class=\"_ _81\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff1bb\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _3b\"> </span><span class=\"ls7b wsa8\">(2.7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _22\"> </span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _41\"> </span><span class=\"ls7b wsa8\">(2.7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere were no tran<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sfe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs bet<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>wee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the level<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of the fair va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue hie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rchy duri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng the pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>were al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>so no chan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s made to any <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f the valuation<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> techniques<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> during the period.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>1. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _11\"></span>Wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n Leve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 3 <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r inves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up ho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s \u00a37<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m of vent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e cap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al inv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, man<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed by True Ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l Li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, mea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d at FV<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>T<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>PL (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a33<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1m) (<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e note 16<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>) whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> are Le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vel 3 ins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>um<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of thes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e inve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s has be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ete<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed in a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ccor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>da<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ith th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Int<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l Pri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate Equ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d Ventu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re Ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l (\u201c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>IP<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>E<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>V<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u201d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>) Val<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Whe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re inv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are ei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tly acq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d or the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re have b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n rece<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>din<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g rou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rd par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e val<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n is the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> latest<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> transaction price.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2. <span class=\"_ _d\"></span> <span class=\"_ _11\"></span>As pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of the inve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt in Oc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>do Ret<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l Lim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n arr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t was ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ree<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e sep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate el<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly beco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e pay<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le on th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ach<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of thre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l and op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce tar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. La<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r, <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>\u00a33<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m was se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng to th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e firs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t two ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s. T<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tes to Oc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o Reta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il L<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d ach<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iev<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng a spe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d tar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t leve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l of ear<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in the fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r end<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g Nov<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r 2023<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h any res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ult<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g pay<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in 2024 foll<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>let<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of the Oc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o Ret<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l Lim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d au<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed F<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>Y2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3 st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>to<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y acco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>arg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et is bi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y, mean<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g tha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ay<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of \u00a3156<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m plu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll be ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e if the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et is met<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e targ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et no<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t be me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t, no con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>si<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on wo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uld b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e paya<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of the con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as est<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d usi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng an e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e tech<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d was ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>we<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>os<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le sc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ply<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g an ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate to refle<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t the ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng of th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e pos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">e G</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p has con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>si<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of sce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>os refl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng cu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ket un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>int<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y, ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ki<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>to acco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t Oca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>do Re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il Li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng up<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>da<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te in Ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rch 2023<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed a fai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r val<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue of \u00a36<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4.7m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a3172.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m). If the le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vel of ea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gs as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in the pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ob<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted sc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s was 10<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>% hig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r or lowe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r, <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> wo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uld in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e or de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e by <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>\u00a317.5m res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly. <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>A di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t rate of 6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>% (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: 4.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>%) wa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s use<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Dur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g the pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d, a gai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of \u00a310<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m was rec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>og<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t or los<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n to th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>asu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt (se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ote 5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>).<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>3.  <span class=\"_ _1a\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e inve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t Li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p ha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed to p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ay th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r ow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs of G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st L<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>si<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on of u<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p to \u00a3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>25.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n fre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d of und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er ce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s (fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sid<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n pay<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e note 19)<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re is no min<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>um am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ya<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up ha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s the ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y to reta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e prop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld it wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh to do so, in wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e the fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt of \u00a32<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0m p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lus in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t wil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l be pay<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le on th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rd ann<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y of com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. <span class=\"_ _c\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _11\"></span>The f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of the co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n arr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of \u00a325<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m was es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed by ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lcu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue of th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e fut<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>flow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s. T<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on a dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te of 6.1%<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. A 2.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5% cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in the di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t rate wo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uld re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lt in a chan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge in f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of \u00a31.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Mark<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s &amp; <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cer UK Pens<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Sc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me hold<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>umb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er of fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al ins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ich make up the pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u00a36<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,781.9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">t yea</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r: \u00a310<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,09<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>m). <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Leve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>1 and Level 2 finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l asset<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s meas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ured at fai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e throug<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r c<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>om<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>preh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sive in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted to \u00a32,75<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>m (la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a34,945<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>). Addi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lly, <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ets in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e \u00a3<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>4,027<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year: \u00a35<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,144<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9m1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>) of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>L<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>evel 3 finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l asset<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. See<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> note 11 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r infor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n on <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt ben<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e follow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g tab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le repres<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s the chan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>L<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>evel 3 instr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>um<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s held by the Pensi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on Sc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es:<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2023<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g bal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ance<span class=\"_ _2d6\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls62 wsbc\">5,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>14<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _2b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls0 ws83\">4,9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>96<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Fair v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e (lo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss)/<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>gai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in ot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>her co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ens<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ncom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>(40<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>1.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8)<span class=\"_ _84\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls2c ws2c\">1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>91<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.6<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Cash wit<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>hdrawals <span class=\"_ _2c9\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls115 ws132\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>715<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9)<span class=\"_ _84\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls122 ws147\">(43<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Clos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _244\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1ec ws21b\">4<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _b9\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls62 wsbc\">5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,14<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>1 <span class=\"_ _20\"> </span>La<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st ye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t the de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed pay<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m the M<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ks an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d Sp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r Scot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h Lim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d Par<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ip (see no<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te 12).<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Fair val<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue of finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l inst<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rum<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>W<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ith the exce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on of the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s fixed rate bo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd deb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t and the Par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rsh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ip lia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y to the Mark<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s &amp; <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cer UK Pens<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n Sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me (note 1<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re were no mater<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ffere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s bet<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>we<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en the car<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue of non<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ative fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>anc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al lia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ies an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d their f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lues as at the bal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce sheet date<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e carr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>yi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d rate bon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bt (leve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 1 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt) <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>was \u00a31,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>46<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a31,529.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5m); the fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s debt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> was \u00a31,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>26<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a31,5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>49.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6m) which ha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lcul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d usin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oted mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ket pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ices an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es accr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d interes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e carr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>yi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue of the Par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>shi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p liab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the Ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rk<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s &amp; <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r UK Pensi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on Sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e (leve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 2 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt) <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>is \u00a312<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year: \u00a3192.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m) <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd the fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue of this lia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y is \u00a3121.9m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>\u00a3187<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>.9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m).<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Capital policy<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s obje<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tive<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s when ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g capi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tal are to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd inves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt in the tran<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sfo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n and del<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al per<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce at an inves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt gra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de leve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l, to safe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rd its abi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue as a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g conce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rn in orde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>to provid<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e optim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al retu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rns for sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>old<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">to mai</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in an effici<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent cap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al str<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o reduce th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e c<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ost of cap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ita<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>In d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g so, t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gy is to s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ust<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain a c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ita<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at sup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s an inve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>stm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de cre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd to ret<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n app<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate leve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ls of liq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y hea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>om to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l stab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y and fle<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y. T<span class=\"_ _e\"></span>o ach<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ieve this str<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gy, <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up regu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rly mon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>itor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s key <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>cre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t met<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cs such as the gea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng rati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o, cash flow to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et deb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t and fixed cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rge cover to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n this posi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n. In ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up ensu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res a comb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>prop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate commi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted sho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>-te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y head<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rse an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d bal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ance<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d long<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m debt matu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y profil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e. As at the ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce she<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et date, th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ave<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bt matur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le was five year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s (la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: five years). Dur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g the year<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>, the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> mai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed cred<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it rati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ngs of Ba1 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>(st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e) <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ith Mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s and BB<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>+ (<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le) <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th Stan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>da<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rd &amp; <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>Po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>In o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r to mai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n or re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ign t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>api<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l str<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re, th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sid<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iate leve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l of d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ide<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s pai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>old<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d opt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ret<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>urn ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al to shareh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sue new sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res or sel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l asset<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce debt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfFairValueOfFinancialInstrumentsExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:213800EJP14A79ZG1X44",
    "period": "2022-04-03T00:00:00/2023-04-02T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-727": {
   "value": "Fair val<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue hie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rchy<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p uses the fol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lowi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng hie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rchy for deter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g and disc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>losi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng the fai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al ins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts by valua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n techni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e: <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">Level 1: <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oted (unad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>jus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>) pri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ces in acti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>kets for id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ica<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l asse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts and li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ili<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p had no level 1 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nvest<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </span>financial<span class=\"_ _d\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\"> instrumen</span><span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ts. <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">Level 2: not trad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed in an ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tive mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ket but the fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir val<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ues are bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed on quote<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d marke<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t price<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s or altern<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve pri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g sources wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th </span>reas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ona<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e level<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce tran<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>spa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cy. <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>T<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>evel 2 finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l instr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>um<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts incl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e interes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t rate and forei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gn exch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Fair valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alcu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated usi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>counte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d cash flow meth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>olo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>, fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ture cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h flows are <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>est<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ima<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted base<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on for<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ard<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> exc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>han<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge rates an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d interes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t rates (from obs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ket cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s) <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd contr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t rates<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, disco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d at <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a rate that refle<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts the cred<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">sk of the var</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us counte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es for thos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e with a long matu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y. <span class=\"_ _38\"></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bd ls8 ws13\">Level 3: techni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es that use inp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ut<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s whic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h have <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a sig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fica<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt effe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct on the reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d fair va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue that are not bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed on obse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e </span>mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">ket d</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ata<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>At the end of the repo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld the fol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lowi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al ins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>at fai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e:<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2023<span class=\"_ _14c\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb lsdf ws12f\">2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Lev<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>el 1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Lev<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>el 2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Lev<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>el 3<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>To<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Leve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Leve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Leve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 3<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>To<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>As<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d at <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l asse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts at fair va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue thro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ugh pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fit or loss (F<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>V<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>T<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>PL)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u2013 de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ves h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eld a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t F<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>V<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>T<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>PL<span class=\"_ _18b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ls31 ws6e\">0.6<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ls31 ws6e\">0.6<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span>\u2013 other investments1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _43\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls11a ws137\">12<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _29\"> </span><span class=\"ls120 ws144\">8.6<span class=\"_ _152\"> </span><span class=\"lsef ws100\">20.9<span class=\"_ _22b\"> </span></span></span></span><span class=\"ff1bb\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _41\"> </span><span class=\"ls119 ws136\">1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _e2\"> </span><span class=\"ls1c ws1f\">4.5<span class=\"_ _ec\"> </span><span class=\"ls118 ws135\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2.1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span>De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ives u<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d for h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _281\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _2e\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls66 ws76\">22<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _22b\"> </span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _2e\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls66 ws76\">22<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff1bb\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _46\"> </span><span class=\"ls1c ws1f\">6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4.4<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _46\"> </span><span class=\"ls1c ws1f\">64.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span>Li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es mea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d at <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir val<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l liab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es at fair va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue thro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ugh pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fit or loss<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u2013 de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ves h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eld a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t F<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>V<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>T<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>PL<span class=\"_ _18b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _3e\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls115 ws132\">(2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.1)<span class=\"_ _22\"> </span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _3f\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls115 ws132\">(2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.1)<span class=\"_ _22\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff1bb\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _3b\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ws13\">(0.9)<span class=\"_ _81\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _ec\"> </span></span><span class=\"ws13\">(0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>\u2013 Ocado c<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ontingent<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> cons<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ideration2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _172\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls73 ws82\">(64<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7)<span class=\"_ _12f\"> </span>(6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _22\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff1bb\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a7\"> </span><span class=\"ls2c ws2c\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>172<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _18\"> </span>(<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>172<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>\u2013 Gist<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> cont<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ingent cons<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ideration<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>3<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _172\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls32 ws7\">(2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0)<span class=\"_ _12f\"> </span>(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>25<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0)<span class=\"_ _22\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff1bb\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _22b\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ives u<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d for h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _2eb\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _92\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls115 ws132\">(6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1)<span class=\"_ _22\"> </span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _152\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls115 ws132\">(63<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1)<span class=\"_ _81\"> </span></span><span class=\"ff1bb\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _3b\"> </span><span class=\"ls7b wsa8\">(2.7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _22\"> </span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _41\"> </span><span class=\"ls7b wsa8\">(2.7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere were no tran<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sfe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs bet<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>wee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the level<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of the fair va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue hie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rchy duri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng the pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>were al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>so no chan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s made to any <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f the valuation<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> techniques<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> during the period.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>1. <span class=\"_ _2\"></span> <span class=\"_ _11\"></span>Wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n Leve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 3 <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r inves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up ho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s \u00a37<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m of vent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e cap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al inv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, man<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed by True Ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l Li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, mea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d at FV<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>T<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>PL (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a33<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1m) (<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e note 16<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>) whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> are Le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vel 3 ins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>um<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of thes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e inve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s has be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ete<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed in a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ccor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>da<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ith th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Int<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l Pri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate Equ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d Ventu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re Ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l (\u201c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>IP<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>E<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>V<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u201d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>) Val<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Whe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re inv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are ei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tly acq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d or the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re have b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n rece<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>din<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g rou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rd par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e val<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n is the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> latest<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> transaction price.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2. <span class=\"_ _d\"></span> <span class=\"_ _11\"></span>As pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of the inve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt in Oc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>do Ret<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l Lim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n arr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t was ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ree<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e sep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate el<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly beco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e pay<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le on th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ach<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of thre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l and op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce tar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. La<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r, <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>\u00a33<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m was se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng to th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e firs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t two ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s. T<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tes to Oc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o Reta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il L<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d ach<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iev<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng a spe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d tar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t leve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l of ear<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in the fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r end<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g Nov<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r 2023<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h any res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ult<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g pay<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in 2024 foll<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>let<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of the Oc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o Ret<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l Lim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d au<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed F<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>Y2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3 st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>to<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y acco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>arg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et is bi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y, mean<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g tha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ay<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of \u00a3156<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m plu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll be ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e if the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et is met<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e targ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et no<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t be me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t, no con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>si<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on wo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uld b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e paya<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of the con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as est<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d usi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng an e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e tech<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d was ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>we<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>os<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le sc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ply<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g an ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate to refle<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t the ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng of th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e pos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">e G</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p has con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>si<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d a <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of sce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>os refl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng cu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ket un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>int<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y, ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ki<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>to acco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t Oca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>do Re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il Li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng up<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>da<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te in Ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rch 2023<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed a fai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r val<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue of \u00a36<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4.7m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a3172.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m). If the le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vel of ea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gs as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in the pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ob<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted sc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s was 10<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>% hig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r or lowe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r, <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> wo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uld in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e or de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e by <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>\u00a317.5m res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly. <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>A di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t rate of 6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>% (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: 4.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>%) wa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s use<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Dur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g the pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d, a gai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of \u00a310<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m was rec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>og<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t or los<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n to th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>asu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt (se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ote 5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>).<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>3.  <span class=\"_ _1a\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e inve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t Li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p ha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed to p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ay th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r ow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs of G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st L<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>si<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on of u<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p to \u00a3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>25.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n fre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d of und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er ce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s (fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sid<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n pay<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e note 19)<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re is no min<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>um am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ya<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up ha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s the ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y to reta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e prop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld it wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh to do so, in wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e the fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt of \u00a32<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0m p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lus in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t wil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l be pay<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le on th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rd ann<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y of com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. <span class=\"_ _c\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _11\"></span>The f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of the co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n arr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of \u00a325<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m was es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed by ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lcu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue of th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e fut<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e exp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>flow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s. T<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s are ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on a dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te of 6.1%<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. A 2.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5% cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in the di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t rate wo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uld re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lt in a chan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge in f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of \u00a31.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Mark<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s &amp; <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cer UK Pens<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Sc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me hold<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>umb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er of fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al ins<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ich make up the pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u00a36<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,781.9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span><span class=\"_ _341\">t yea</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r: \u00a310<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,09<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>m). <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Leve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>1 and Level 2 finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l asset<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s meas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ured at fai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e throug<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r c<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>om<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>preh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sive in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted to \u00a32,75<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>m (la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a34,945<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>). Addi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lly, <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ets in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e \u00a3<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>4,027<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year: \u00a35<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,144<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9m1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>) of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>L<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>evel 3 finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l asset<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. See<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> note 11 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r infor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n on <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt ben<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e follow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g tab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le repres<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s the chan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>L<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>evel 3 instr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>um<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s held by the Pensi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on Sc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es:<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2023<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g bal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ance<span class=\"_ _2d6\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls62 wsbc\">5,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>14<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _2b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls0 ws83\">4,9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>96<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Fair v<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e (lo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss)/<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>gai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in ot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>her co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ens<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ncom<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>(40<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>1.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8)<span class=\"_ _84\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls2c ws2c\">1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>91<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.6<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Cash wit<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>hdrawals <span class=\"_ _2c9\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls115 ws132\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>715<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9)<span class=\"_ _84\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls122 ws147\">(43<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Clos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _244\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1ec ws21b\">4<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _b9\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls62 wsbc\">5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,14<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>1 <span class=\"_ _20\"> </span>La<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st ye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t the de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed pay<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m the M<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ks an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d Sp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r Scot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h Lim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d Par<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ip (see no<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te 12).<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> Fair val<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue of finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l inst<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rum<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>W<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ith the exce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on of the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s fixed rate bo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd deb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t and the Par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rsh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ip lia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y to the Mark<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s &amp; <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cer UK Pens<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n Sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me (note 1<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re were no mater<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ffere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s bet<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>we<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en the car<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue of non<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ative fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>anc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ial as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al lia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ies an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d their f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lues as at the bal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce sheet date<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e carr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>yi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d rate bon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bt (leve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 1 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt) <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>was \u00a31,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>46<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a31,529.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5m); the fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s debt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> was \u00a31,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>26<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a31,5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>49.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6m) which ha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lcul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d usin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oted mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ket pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ices an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es accr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d interes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e carr<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>yi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue of the Par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>shi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p liab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the Ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rk<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s &amp; <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r UK Pensi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on Sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e (leve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 2 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt) <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>is \u00a312<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year: \u00a3192.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m) <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd the fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lue of this lia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y is \u00a3121.9m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>\u00a3187<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>.9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m).<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Capital policy<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s obje<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tive<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s when ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g capi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tal are to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>fu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd inves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt in the tran<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sfo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n and del<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al per<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>for<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ma<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce at an inves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt gra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de leve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l, to safe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rd its abi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue as a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g conce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rn in orde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>to provid<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e optim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al retu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rns for sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>old<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">to mai</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in an effici<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent cap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al str<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o reduce th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e c<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ost of cap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ita<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>In d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g so, t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gy is to s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ust<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain a c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ita<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at sup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s an inve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>stm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de cre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd to ret<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n app<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate leve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ls of liq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y hea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>om to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l stab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y and fle<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y. T<span class=\"_ _e\"></span>o ach<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ieve this str<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gy, <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up regu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rly mon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>itor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s key <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>cre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t met<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cs such as the gea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng rati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o, cash flow to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et deb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t and fixed cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rge cover to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n this posi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n. In ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up ensu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res a comb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>prop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate commi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted sho<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>-te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>qui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dit<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y head<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rse an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d bal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ance<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d long<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m debt matu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y profil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e. As at the ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce she<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et date, th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ave<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bt matur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le was five year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s (la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: five years). Dur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g the year<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>, the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> mai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed cred<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it rati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ngs of Ba1 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>(st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e) <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ith Mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s and BB<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>+ (<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le) <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th Stan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>da<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rd &amp; <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>Po<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>In o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r to mai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n or re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ign t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>api<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l str<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re, th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sid<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iate leve<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l of d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ide<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s pai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>old<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d opt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ret<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>urn ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al to shareh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sue new sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res or sel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l asset<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce debt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfFairValueMeasurementExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:213800EJP14A79ZG1X44",
    "period": "2022-04-03T00:00:00/2023-04-02T00:00:00"
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  },
  "fact-691": {
   "value": "22 PROVISIONS Property \u00a3m Restructuring \u00a3m Other \u00a3m Total \u00a3m At 4 April 2021 76.7 28.5 12.1 117.3 Provided in the year \u2013 charged to profit or loss 23.5 38.0 6.2 67.7 Provided in the year \u2013 charged to property, plant and equipment 5.3 \u2013 \u2013 5.3 Released in the year (8.4) (2.8) (3.0) (14.2) Utilised during the year (5.1) (28.2) (0.9) (34.2) Exchange differences \u2013 (0.1) (0.2) (0.3) Discount rate unwind 3.8 \u2013 \u2013 3.8 At 2 April 2022 95.8 35.4 14.2 145.4 Analysed as: Current 53.6 Non-current 91.8 Property \u00a3m Restructuring \u00a3m Other \u00a3m Total \u00a3m At 3 April 2022 95.8 35.4 14.2 145.4 Acquired through business combinations 1.8 - 1.5 3.3 Provided in the year \u2013 charged to profit or loss 25.3 14.0 12.3 51.6 Released in the year (46.0) (0.2) (0.6) (46.8) Utilised during the year (3.5) (32.3) (3.8) (39.6) Exchange differences \u2013 \u2013 0.1 0.1 Discount rate unwind 5.4 \u2013 \u2013 5.4 At 1 April 2023 78.8 16.9 23.7 119.4 Analysed as: Current 44.0 Non-current 75.4 Property provisions relate primarily to obligations such as dilapidations arising as a result of the closure of stores in the UK, as part of the UK store estate strategic programme. These provisions are expected to be utilised over the period to the end of each specific lease (up to 10 years). Movements in restructuring provisions relate to the utilisation and finalisation of costs associated with the strategic programme to transition to a single-tier UK distribution network; the strategic programme to reduce roles across central support centres, regional management and our UK and Republic of Ireland stores; the historical International exit strategy; the restructure of certain International franchise operations; and cost savings and transformation relating to the acquisition of Gist. Closing provisions relate primarily to the strategic programme to transition to a single-tier UK distribution network, expected to be utilised over the period of closure of sites, and the restructure of certain International franchise operations, expected to be utilised within the next year. Other provisions include amounts in respect of probable liabilities for employee-related matters. Provisions related to adjusting items were \u00a3100.3m at 1 April 2023 (last year: \u00a3124.9m), with a net charge in the year of \u00a33.9m (last year: \u00a348.2m) (see note 5). ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfProvisionsExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:213800EJP14A79ZG1X44",
    "period": "2022-04-03T00:00:00/2023-04-02T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-692": {
   "value": "23  DEFERRED TAX Deferred tax is provided under the balance sheet liability method using the tax rate at which the balances are expected to unwind of 25% (last year: 19% and 25% as applicable) for UK differences and local tax rates for overseas differences. Details of the changes to the UK corporation tax rate and the impact on the Group are described in note 7. The movements in deferred tax assets and liabilities (after the offsetting of balances within the same jurisdiction as permitted by IAS 12 \u2013 \u201cIncome Taxes\u201d) during the year are shown below. Deferred tax assets/(liabilities) Land and buildings temporary differences \u00a3m Capital allowances in excess of depreciation \u00a3m Pension temporary differences \u00a3m IFRS 16 adjustment \u00a3m Other short-term temporary differences \u00a3m Total UK deferred tax \u00a3m Overseas deferred tax \u00a3m Total \u00a3m At 4 April 2021 (50.3) 22.6 (148.7) 104.9 30.6 (40.9) (1.4) (42.3) (Charged)/credited to income statement (15.4) 3.7 (14.7) 12.6 7.7 (6.1) 1.0 (5.1) (Charged)/Credited to equity/other comprehensive income \u2013 \u2013 (128.7) \u2013 (14.1) (142.8) 3.0 (139.8) At 2 April 2022 (65.7) 26.3 (292.1) 117.5 24.2 (189.8) 2.6 (187.2) At 2 April 2022 (65.7) 26.3 (292.1) 117.5 24.2 (189.8) 2.6 (187.2) Credited/(charged) to income statement 3.7 (36.4) (7.4) (5.7) 4.9 (40.9) (0.2) (41.1) Credited/(charged) to equity/other comprehensive income \u2013 \u2013 158.0 \u2013 17.6 175.6 (0.6) 175.0 Acquisition of Gist (11.5) (1.0) 1.0 \u2013 0.1 (11.4) \u2013 (11.4) At 1 April 2023 (73.5) (11.1) (140.5) 111.8 46.8 (66.5) 1.8 (64.7) Other short-term temporary differences relate mainly to employee share options and financial instruments. The deferred tax liability on land and buildings temporary differences is reduced by the benefit of capital losses with a gross value of \u00a3230.5m (last year: \u00a3236.6m) and a tax value of \u00a357.6m (last year: \u00a358.6m). The gross carried forward capital losses are \u00a3348.0m (last year: \u00a3364.7m) with a tax value of \u00a387.0m (last year: \u00a391.2m) and are inclusive of the gross \u00a3230.5m of losses used to reduce the deferred tax liability on land and buildings. Due to uncertainty over their future use, no benefit has been recognised in respect of trading losses carried forward in overseas jurisdictions with a gross value of \u00a35.2m (last year: \u00a35.6m) and a tax value of \u00a31.3m (last year: \u00a31.4m). No deferred tax is recognised in respect of undistributed earnings of overseas subsidiaries and joint ventures with a gross value of \u00a346.1m (last year: \u00a334.2m) unless a material liability is expected to arise on distribution of these earnings under applicable tax legislation. There is a potential tax liability in respect of undistributed earnings of \u00a34.4m (last year: \u00a33.1m) however this has not been recognised on the basis that the distribution can be controlled by the Group, and it is not probable that the temporary difference will reverse in the foreseeable future. ",
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    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:213800EJP14A79ZG1X44",
    "period": "2022-04-03T00:00:00/2023-04-02T00:00:00"
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  "fact-693": {
   "value": "24  ORDINARY SHARE CAPITAL 2023 2022 Ordinary shares  of \u00a30.01 each Ordinary shares  of \u00a30.25 each Ordinary shares  of \u00a30.01 each Deferred shares  of \u00a30.24 each Shares \u00a3m Shares \u00a3m Shares \u00a3m Shares \u00a3m Issued and fully paid At start of year 1,958,905,344 19.7 1,956,513,591 489.2 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 Shares issued in respect of employee share option schemes \u2013 \u2013 1,266,035 0.3 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 Subdivision of  ordinary share capital \u2013 \u2013 (1,957,779,626) (489.5) 1,957,779,626 19.6 1,957,779,626 469.9 Repurchase of deferred shares \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 \u2013 (1,957,779,626) (469.9) Shares issued in respect of employee share option schemes 6,028,587 0.1 \u2013 \u2013 1,125,718 0.1 \u2013 \u2013 At end of year 1,964,933,931 19.8 \u2013 \u2013 1,958,905,344 19.7 \u2013 \u2013 Nominal value reduction In July 2021, the Company reduced the nominal value of its ordinary shares from \u00a30.25 to \u00a30.01. The reduction was completed by subdividing each \u00a30.25 ordinary share in issue into 1 ordinary share of \u00a30.01 and 1 deferred share of \u00a30.24. All deferred shares were then bought back for total aggregate consideration of \u00a30.01 and cancelled. The Company\u2019s issued share capital remained unchanged and each shareholder\u2019s proportionate interest in the share capital of the Company remained unchanged. Aside from the change in nominal value, the rights attaching to the ordinary shares (including voting and dividend rights and rights on a return of capital) remain unchanged. The repurchase and cancellation of the shares resulted in an increase to the Company\u2019s capital redemption reserve of \u00a3469.9m. Issue of new shares A total of 6,028,587 (last year: 2,391,753) ordinary shares having a nominal value of \u00a30.1m (last year: \u00a30.4m) were allotted during the year under the terms of the Company\u2019s share schemes which are described in note 13 of the Group financial statements. The aggregate consideration received was \u00a30.1m (last year: \u00a30.3m). ",
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    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:213800EJP14A79ZG1X44",
    "period": "2022-04-03T00:00:00/2023-04-02T00:00:00"
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  "fact-694": {
   "value": "25<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>  CONT<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ING<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ENCIES <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>AND C<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>OMMITMENTS<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Capital c<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ommitments<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2023<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n resp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f prop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s in th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e cour<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se of co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _8e\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls41 ws156\">100.8<span class=\"_ _16b\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls5c ws9e\">59.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>So<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mmi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _2f4\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ws13\">6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _178\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls118 ws135\">6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>106<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _13d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb\">65.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>La<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st ye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>, t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to inves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t up to \u00a325<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m, o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ver a th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ree<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>year p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to 2024<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>/<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>25<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, in an i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ovati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sum<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>row<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d man<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed by T<span class=\"_ _e\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue Ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l Limite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e fun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n drawdo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wn amo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s at <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>any time over the thre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-ye<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ake spe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c invest<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>men<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> At 1 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il 2023<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p had investe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d \u00a37<span class=\"_ _e\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>(l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a33.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3m) of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is comm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>itm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch is <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld as <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>a non<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>inves<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent and<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> mea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d at <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e throu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gh profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t or <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oss (see note 16).<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>B<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>In the event of term<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ur tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>din<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g arr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ang<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h cer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n wareh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se ope<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rato<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p has a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>umb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er of opti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d comm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>itm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>urch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ase so<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me prop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>, pla<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt and equ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ip<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt, at valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es ran<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g from his<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ica<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l net boo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o marke<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t value<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch are cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d and op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated by the wareh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se ope<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rato<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs on the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up\u2019s beh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ese opt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns and comm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>itm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s would have no mate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t on the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s statem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l posi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e note 12 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r deta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s on the Par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>shi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p arra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th the Mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ks &amp; Spe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r UK Pensi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on Sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfCommitmentsAndContingentLiabilitiesExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:213800EJP14A79ZG1X44",
    "period": "2022-04-03T00:00:00/2023-04-02T00:00:00"
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  "fact-729": {
   "value": "A. Capital commitments 2023 \u00a3m 2022 \u00a3m Commitments in respect of properties in the course of construction 100.8 59.8 Software capital commitments 6.1 6.1 106.9 65.9 Last year, the Group committed to invest up to \u00a325.0m, over a three-year period to 2024/25, in an innovation and consumer growth fund managed by True Capital Limited. The fund can drawdown amounts at any time over the three-year period to make specific investments. At 1 April 2023, the Group had invested \u00a37.5m (last year: \u00a33.3m) of this commitment, which is held as a non-current other investment and measured at fair value through profit or loss (see note 16). ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfCommitmentsExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:213800EJP14A79ZG1X44",
    "period": "2022-04-03T00:00:00/2023-04-02T00:00:00"
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  },
  "fact-728": {
   "value": "B<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>In the event of term<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ur tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>din<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g arr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ang<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h cer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n wareh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se ope<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rato<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p has a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>umb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er of opti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d comm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>itm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>urch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ase so<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me prop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>, pla<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt and equ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ip<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt, at valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es ran<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g from his<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ica<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l net boo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e t<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>o marke<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t value<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch are cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d and op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated by the wareh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se ope<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rato<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs on the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up\u2019s beh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>. Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ese opt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns and comm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>itm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s would have no mate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al imp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t on the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s statem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l posi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e note 12 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r deta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s on the Par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>shi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p arra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th the Mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ks &amp; Spe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r UK Pensi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on Sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfContingentLiabilitiesExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:213800EJP14A79ZG1X44",
    "period": "2022-04-03T00:00:00/2023-04-02T00:00:00"
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  },
  "fact-695": {
   "value": "26  ANA<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>L<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>YSI<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S OF CAS<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>H FLOWS G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>IVE<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>N IN THE ST<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ATEME<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>NT OF CAS<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>H FLOWS<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh flows from ope<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g acti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2023<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t on <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ord<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tiv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es af<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _27c\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls87 ws96\">364.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _97\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls66 ws76\">3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>09.0<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>In<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>come t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nse<span class=\"_ _2d6\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls12b ws14e\">111<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _b2\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls82 wse\">82.7<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _2f5\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba lsef ws100\">205.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _2f2\"> </span></span><span class=\"lsd5 wse8\">21<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Financ<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>e inc<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ome<span class=\"_ _2c0\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls115 ws132\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>16<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1)<span class=\"_ _84\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls0 ws83\">(33<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g profit<span class=\"_ _228\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls115 ws132\">515<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _99\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls125 ws149\">572.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>are of re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts of O<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>do Re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l Li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _2f6\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls87 ws96\">29.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _ae\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls21 wsed\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>13<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>In<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>creas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nventor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _2f7\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls81 ws92\">(58<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5)<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls122 ws147\">(46<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>In<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>creas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>rece<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _2f7\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls72 ws4c\">(33.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7)<span class=\"_ _13d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls7b wsa8\">(2.9)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>In<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>creas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>paya<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _1d1\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba\">82<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _169\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls118 ws135\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>89<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ciat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n, amo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on and wr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ffs<span class=\"_ _27c\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls82 wse\">523.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _98\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls118 ws135\">510<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>No<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h share bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed paym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ens<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _2f8\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls8a ws165\">38.0<span class=\"_ _16b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls15 ws80\">38.8<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nefi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t pen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n fund<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _1a5\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls81 ws92\">(36<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8)<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb lsaa ws1a\">(36.8<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Adj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g items net cash ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>flows1,2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _cc\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls122 ws147\">(4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Adj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g item<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s M&amp;<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S B<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>k<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>3<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>(2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0)<span class=\"_ _84\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls8 ws13\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>16<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Adj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g oper<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t items<span class=\"_ _1ba\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls12b ws14e\">111<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _98\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb lsaa ws1a\">136.8<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted fr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>om ope<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _1e9\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls41 ws156\">1,100.5<span class=\"_ _ef\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls73 ws82\">1,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>385<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>1 <span class=\"_ _20\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _1a\"></span>E<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s \u00a311.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a35.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6m) of su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r paym<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ith<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pay<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e lia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es in th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh flow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the UK<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> store<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> estate<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> programme.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2 <span class=\"_ _12\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _1a\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dj<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>us<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ms ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h out<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>flo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ws rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te to stra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c prog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me cos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>so<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h the U<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>K stor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e est<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, UK log<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, UK st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l simp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e, th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e util<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or I<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ore c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>los<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d im<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>air<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ga<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l cos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted to t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t L<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>imi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>3 <span class=\"_ _12\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _11\"></span>Adju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ms M&amp;<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S Ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nk re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tes to M&amp;<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S Ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nk in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e rec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>og<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in ope<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fit off<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et by cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s inc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>at<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e mis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>el<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g prov<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h is a non-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cash<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> item.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfCashFlowStatementExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:213800EJP14A79ZG1X44",
    "period": "2022-04-03T00:00:00/2023-04-02T00:00:00"
   }
  },
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   "value": "<div class=\"t m1 he0 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls0 ws83 gsbdc\">27  ANA<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>L<span class=\"_ _e\"></span>YS<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>IS OF NE<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>T DEB<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>T<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h1a ff1c1 fsb fc0 sc0 ls28 ws27 gsbdd\">A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oveme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt in net deb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls168 ws208 gsbde\">At<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws0 gsbdf\">4 Ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws12f gsbe0\">2021<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gsbe1\">\u00a3m</div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1f1 ws5d gsbe2\"> Cash <span class=\"ls1 ws0\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h130 ff1bd fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1aa ws1ce gsbe3\">flow<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gsbe4\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gsbe5\">Changes <span class=\"_ _d\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls170 ws192 gsbe6\">in fair <span class=\"ls1 ws0\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 lsf6 ws1f9 gsbe7\">value<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gsbe8\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls167 ws188 gsbe9\">Lease <span class=\"ls1 ws0\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls170 ws192 gsbea\">additions and </div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls164 ws186 gsbeb\">remeasu<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>rements<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gsbec\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bd fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gsbed\">Exchange <span class=\"_ _d\"></span><span class=\"ff1bb\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1b3 ws1d8 gsbee\">and other<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gsbef\">non-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cash<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls164 ws186 gsbf0\">movemen<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h16b ff1bb fsa8 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gsbf1\">1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gsbf2\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls168 ws208 gsbf3\">At<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws0 gsbf4\">2 Ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws12f gsbf5\">2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gsbf6\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he0 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsbf7\">Ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t debt<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gsbf8\">Ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nk lo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ans a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd ove<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rdr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>af<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts (se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e note 20)<span class=\"_ _188\"> </span><span class=\"ls122 ws147\">(4.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _e4\"> </span><span class=\"ls73 ws82\">4.7<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls1\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _76\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gsbf9\">Ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh eq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>val<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s (see n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ote 18)<span class=\"_ _1c8\"> </span><span class=\"ls124 ws148\">6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>74<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _e7\"> </span><span class=\"ls8f wsa0\">531<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls1\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _76\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _d1\"> </span><span class=\"ls86 wsfd\">(8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _89\"> </span><span class=\"ls119 ws136\">1<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsbfa\">Ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t cash pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r stat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h flows<span class=\"_ _2f9\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls72 ws4c\">669.7<span class=\"_ _cc\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f ws7f\">536<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.4<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _76\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _1e0\"> </span><span class=\"ls86 wsfd\">(8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _89\"> </span><span class=\"ls119 ws136\">1<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsbfb\">Cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s (<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ee no<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te 16)<span class=\"_ _d6\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls120 ws144\">1<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>8.4<span class=\"_ _d1\"> </span><span class=\"ls89 wsb3\">(0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8)<span class=\"_ _fb\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _158\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _1e0\"> </span><span class=\"ls119 ws136\">1<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 he0 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls20 ws2b gsbfc\">Liabilities<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> from <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>financing <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tivities<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gsbfd\">Me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>um T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm N<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>otes (se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e note 20)<span class=\"_ _2fa\"> </span><span class=\"ls118 ws135\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>82<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1)<span class=\"_ _22\"> </span><span class=\"ls9 ws145\">24<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls1\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _76\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _ae\"> </span><span class=\"ls2c ws2c\">(91<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _41\"> </span><span class=\"ls7b wsa8\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>29.5)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsbfe\">Leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e liab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es (see note 20)<span class=\"_ _e5\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls7b wsa8\">(2,405<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9)<span class=\"_ _b0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1c ws1f\">3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>44.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _206\"> </span><span class=\"ls4e ws58\">(10<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.6)<span class=\"_ _1dc\"> </span><span class=\"ls117 ws134\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>11<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _42\"> </span></span></span></span></span>(2,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>278.7)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsbff\">Pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hip li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ks &amp; <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cer UK<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gsc00\">Pen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n Sc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me (see n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ote 12)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1f ws7f gsc01\">(185<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5)<span class=\"_ _fb\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _76\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _d1\"> </span><span class=\"ls7b wsa8\">(2.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _81\"> </span><span class=\"ls119 ws136\">(<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gsc02\">De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ives h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eld to h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge M<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m No<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tes<span class=\"_ _139\"> </span><span class=\"ls118 ws135\">(8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _a6\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _16b\"> </span><span class=\"ls125 ws149\">26<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.6<span class=\"_ _158\"> </span></span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _14b\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f ws7f\">18<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.5<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls20 ws2b gsc03\">Liabilities<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> from <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>financing <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tivities<span class=\"_ _f1\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls1c ws1f\">(4,28<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>1.6)<span class=\"_ _22\"> </span><span class=\"ls88 wse5\">588<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _16b\"> </span><span class=\"ls125 ws149\">26<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _206\"> </span><span class=\"ls4e ws58\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>100.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6)<span class=\"_ _b0\"> </span><span class=\"lsd5 wse8\">(21<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3)<span class=\"_ _3b\"> </span><span class=\"ls15 ws80\">(3,977<span class=\"_ _11\"></span>.6)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsc04\">Les<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s: Cash<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>flows rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>teres<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t and<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _d\"></span><span class=\"ff1bb ls1 ws0\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls88 ws97 gsc05\">deri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vative instru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ments<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls119 ws136 gsc06\">7<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _c0\"> </span><span class=\"ls82 wse\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>208<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _22b\"> </span><span class=\"ls125 ws149\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>26<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _7a\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _82\"> </span><span class=\"lsd5 wse8\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>21.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _13d\"> </span><span class=\"lsb2 ws6c\">63<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.3<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsc07\">Ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t debt<span class=\"_ _2fb\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls118 ws135\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>51<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9)<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span><span class=\"ls2c ws2c\">915<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _206\"> </span><span class=\"ls4e ws58\">(10<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.6)<span class=\"_ _1e0\"> </span><span class=\"ls7b wsa8\">2.5<span class=\"_ _3f\"> </span>(2,698<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.8)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls168 ws208 gsc08\">At<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws0 gsc09\">3 Ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws12f gsc0a\">2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gsc0b\">\u00a3m</div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1f1 ws5d gsc0c\"> Cash <span class=\"ls1 ws0\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h130 ff1bd fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1aa ws1ce gsc0d\">flow<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gsc0e\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gsc0f\">Changes <span class=\"_ _d\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls170 ws192 gsc10\">in fair <span class=\"ls1 ws0\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 lsf6 ws1f9 gsc11\">value<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gsc12\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls167 ws188 gsc13\">Lease <span class=\"ls1 ws0\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls170 ws192 gsc14\">additions and </div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls164 ws186 gsc15\">remeasu<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>rements<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gsc16\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bd fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gsc17\">Exchange <span class=\"_ _d\"></span><span class=\"ff1bb\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1b3 ws1d8 gsc18\">and other<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gsc19\">non-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cash<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls164 ws186 gsc1a\">movemen<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h16b ff1bb fsa8 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gsc1b\">1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gsc1c\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1f0 ws21e gsc1d\">At<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls182 ws11a gsc1e\">1 April<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d2 ws141 gsc1f\">2023<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d1 ws203 gsc20\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he0 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsc21\">Ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t debt<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gsc22\">Ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh eq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>val<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s (see n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ote 18)<span class=\"_ _77\"> </span><span class=\"ls119 ws136\">1<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span><span class=\"ls21 wsed\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>13<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _a6\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls1\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _76\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _4b\"> </span><span class=\"ls31 ws6e\">0.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _b5\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1ec ws21b\">1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsc23\">Ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t cash pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r stat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h flows<span class=\"_ _56\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls119 ws136\">1<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span><span class=\"ls21 wsed\">(13<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5)<span class=\"_ _a6\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _76\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _170\"> </span><span class=\"ls31 ws6e\">0.5<span class=\"_ _b5\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1ec ws21b\">1<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsc24\">Cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s (<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ee no<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te 16)<span class=\"_ _2fc\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls119 ws136\">1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _17f\"> </span><span class=\"ls115 ws132\">(5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3)<span class=\"_ _a6\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _76\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _167\"> </span><span class=\"ls73 ws82\">0.7<span class=\"_ _b2\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls8f wsa0\">13<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 he0 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls20 ws2b gsc25\">Liabilities<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> from <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>financing <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tivities<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gsc26\">Me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>um T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm N<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>otes (se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e note 20)<span class=\"_ _2fd\"> </span><span class=\"ls7b wsa8\">(1,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>529.5)<span class=\"_ _c0\"> </span><span class=\"ls115 ws132\">262<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _80\"> </span></span></span><span class=\"ls1\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _76\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _20a\"> </span><span class=\"ls86 wsfd\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _2e\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls89 wsb3\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>46<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>4)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsc27\">Leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e liab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es (see note 20)<span class=\"_ _106\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls7b wsa8\">(2,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>278.7)<span class=\"_ _c0\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f ws7f\">353<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _206\"> </span><span class=\"ls2c ws2c\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>270<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span><span class=\"ls89 wsb3\">(86<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0)<span class=\"_ _43\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba lsdb wsee\">(<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>2,2<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>81<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>.6<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsc28\">Pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hip li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ks &amp; <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Sp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cer UK<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gsc29\">Pen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n Sc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me (see n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ote 12)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls119 ws136 gsc2a\">(<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _83\"> </span><span class=\"ls87 ws96\">66<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _76\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _a4\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls16 ws14\">(1<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>1.9<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gsc2b\">De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ives h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eld to h<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge M<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m No<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tes<span class=\"_ _151\"> </span><span class=\"ls1f ws7f\">18.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _10d\"> </span><span class=\"ls119 ws136\">(<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _b6\"> </span><span class=\"ls73 ws82\">33<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _158\"> </span></span></span></span><span class=\"ls1\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span>\u2013<span class=\"_ _8a\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls32 ws7\">(5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls20 ws2b gsc2c\">Liabilities<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> from <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>financing <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tivities<span class=\"_ _21c\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls15 ws80\">(3,977<span class=\"_ _e\"></span>.6)<span class=\"_ _c0\"> </span><span class=\"ls9 ws145\">6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>24<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _b4\"> </span><span class=\"ls73 ws82\">33<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _206\"> </span><span class=\"ls2c ws2c\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>270<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _b0\"> </span><span class=\"ls86 wsfd\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>165<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _ec\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls21 wsed\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,75<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsc2d\">Les<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s: Cash<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>flows rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>teres<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t and<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _d\"></span><span class=\"ff1bb ls1 ws0\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls88 ws97 gsc2e\">deri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vative instru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ments<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 lsb2 ws6c gsc2f\">63.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _82\"> </span><span class=\"ls2c ws2c\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>17<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _99\"> </span><span class=\"ls73 ws82\">(33<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _7a\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _b6\"> </span></span></span>179<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _13d\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1ec ws21b\">3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsc30\">Ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t debt<span class=\"_ _f7\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls7b wsa8\">(2,698.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8)<span class=\"_ _84\"> </span><span class=\"ls119 ws136\">3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _ce\"> </span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _206\"> </span><span class=\"ls2c ws2c\">(2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>70.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _b4\"> </span><span class=\"ls118 ws135\">15<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _3e\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1ec ws21b\">(<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 hd4 ff1bd fs7 fc0 sc0 ls9a ws13f gsc31\">1 <span class=\"_ _20\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _1a\"></span>E<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er no<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh mov<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es int<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id on M<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm No<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tes of \u00a365<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r: \u00a37<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6m), in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t pai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on lea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of \u00a3116.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7m <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>(l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: </div><div class=\"t m1 hd4 ff1bd fs7 fc0 sc0 ls9a ws13f gsc32\">\u00a3121<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1m) and in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t pai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d on the Pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ip li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y to the M<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ks &amp; Sp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r UK Pen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>si<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on Sc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me of \u00a34.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t yea<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r: \u00a34.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4m)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h1a ff1c1 fsb fc0 sc0 ls28 ws27 gsc34\">B<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Reconc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on of net debt to state<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l posit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d2 ws141 gsc35\">2023<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d1 ws203 gsc36\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws12f gsc37\">2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gsc38\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he0 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsc39\">Sta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al pos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d note<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gsc3a\">Ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sh eq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>val<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s (see n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ote 18)<span class=\"_ _2b7\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1ec ws21b\">1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _b3\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls119 ws136\">1<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>9<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsc3b\">Cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rent oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al ass<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>(see note 16)<span class=\"_ _2fe\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls8f wsa0\">13<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _e4\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls119 ws136\">1<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gsc3c\">Me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>um T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm N<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>otes \u2013 n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et of f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>orei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gn e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xcha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e reva<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>luat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion (se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e note 20)<span class=\"_ _1f1\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls81 ws92\">(1,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>356<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.6)<span class=\"_ _42\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls125 ws149\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>494<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsc3d\">Leas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e liab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es (see note 20)<span class=\"_ _2ff\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba lsdb wsee\">(<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>2,28<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>1.<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>6)<span class=\"_ _43\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls7b wsa8\">(2,278.7)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsc3e\">Pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hip li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ks &amp; <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Sp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cer UK Pen<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n Sche<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me (see note 12 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d 21)<span class=\"_ _300\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls11a ws137\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>12<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _22\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls115 ws132\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>192.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3)</span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1 ws0 gsc3f\"> <span class=\"_ _301\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls115 ws132\">(2<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>68<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1)<span class=\"_ _47\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls7b wsa8\">(2,750.2)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsc40\">Inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>paya<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n rela<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted bor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>row<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d the par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>shi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p liab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he Mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ks &amp; Spe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r UK </div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls1c ws2 gsc41\">Pension<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cheme<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1ba fs0 fc0 sc0 ls108 ws122 gsc42\">44.9<span class=\"_ _14b\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls118 ws135\">51<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsc43\">Ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t debt<span class=\"_ _302\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1ec ws21b\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>,<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _43\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls7b wsa8\">(2,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>698.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div>",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfDebtSecuritiesExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:213800EJP14A79ZG1X44",
    "period": "2022-04-03T00:00:00/2023-04-02T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-697": {
   "value": "<div class=\"t m1 he0 ff1bc fs0 fc0 sc0 ls0 ws83 gsc45\">28  RE<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>L<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>TE<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>D P<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>RT<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>Y TR<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>AN<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>SACT<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>IO<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>NS<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h1a ff1c0 fsb fc0 sc0 ls26 ws106 gsc46\">A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Subsidiaries<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsc47\">T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ans<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the Comp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>any and it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>sub<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sid<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ich are rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated par<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>tie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, have be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en eli<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>on cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ida<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n and are not </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls2c ws2c gsc48\">dis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is note. T<span class=\"_ _e\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>et<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Compa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ny <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd its subsi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es are <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iscl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ose<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he Comp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>any<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ep<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>fi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al statem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h1a ff1c1 fsb fc0 sc0 ls28 ws27 gsc49\">B<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Joint vent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ure<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>soc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h16 ff1c5 fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsc4a\">Oc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o Retai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l Limi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gsc4b\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e fol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>low<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns we<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re car<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ut w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ith O<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ca<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>do Re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l Li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d, a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>so<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ciate of t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 hd7 ff1c6 fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gsc4c\">Loan to O<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o Ret<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ail L<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>imi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d2 ws141 gsc4d\">2023<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d1 ws203 gsc4e\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws12f gsc4f\">2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gsc50\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsc51\">Op<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g bal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ance<span class=\"_ _303\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bc ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls20 ws20 gsc52\">Loans<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> advanced<span class=\"_ _2ba\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls41 ws156\">30.0<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls82 ws156 gsc53\">Inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>res<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t cha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _201\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls41\">0.9<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsc54\">Clos<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _2cb\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1c ws1f\">30<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.9<span class=\"_ _fa\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls1 ws0\">\u2013<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsc55\">Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e loan mature<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s duri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng 2039/<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0 and accru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es inte<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rest at Ster<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng Ove<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ght In<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x A<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ver<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e (\u201c<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>SO<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>NI<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>A\u201d) plu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s an <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e margi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 hd7 ff1c6 fs0 fc0 sc0 lsb2 wsc3 gsc56\">Parent guarant<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ee<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsc57\">Oc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o Retai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l Limite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d has entere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d into a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u00a3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>30<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m revolvin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g credit f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>aci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y prov<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed by BNPP<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>, of whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch \u00a325.0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m was dra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wn at 1 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il 2023 (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> </div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsc58\">year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: und<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>raw<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n). The Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up, alon<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g with Oc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p plc, joi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntly guar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tee the fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cil<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 hd7 ff1c6 fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gsc59\">Sa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d purch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ases o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f goo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd ser<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>vi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ces<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d2 ws141 gsc5a\">2023<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1ba fs8 fc0 sc0 ls1d1 ws203 gsc5b\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 lsdf ws12f gsc5c\">2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 he ff1bb fs8 fc0 sc0 ls42 ws4b gsc5d\">\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gsc5e\">Sa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f go<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ods a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>vi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ces<span class=\"_ _1b2\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls81 ws92\">35.7<span class=\"_ _d1\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls118 ws135\">36<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bb fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws0 gsc5f\">Purc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>has<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es of g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ces<span class=\"_ _304\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ws13\">0.1<span class=\"_ _167\"> </span></span><span class=\"ls31 ws6e\">0.2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsc60\">In<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>clud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n trad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e and othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r recei<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les is a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce of \u00a32.9m (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a31.9m) owed by <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Oc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>o Retai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h16 ff1c5 fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsc61\">No<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dy<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s Child Li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsc62\">No<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>dy<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s Chi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld Limi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cam<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e an asso<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ciate of the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up in Novem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r 20<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>21<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsc63\">Du<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng the year, <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p made pu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rchas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es of goo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ds amo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>unti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>\u00a36.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m (la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a31.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2m)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h2 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsc64\">At 1 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>A<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il 2023<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, there was no bal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce incl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ud<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hin tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d other paya<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ast year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a30.2m) owed to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>N<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ob<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s Child Lim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d,<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _d\"></span><span class=\"ff1bb ls1 ws0\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsc65\">an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>\u00a30.7m <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce inclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d with<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r finan<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l asse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts (l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t year<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>: \u00a3<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7m<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>) owed fro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m Nob<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Chi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ld Limi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h1a ff1c0 fsb fc0 sc0 lsa8 ws9d gsc66\">C. Marks<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> &amp; Spencer<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> UK Pensi<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>on Sc<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>heme<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div><div class=\"t m1 h15 ff1bd fs0 fc0 sc0 ls8 ws13 gsc67\">De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r trans<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d bal<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ces held wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>th the Mar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ks &amp; Spe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r UK Pensi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on Sch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>em<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e are set out in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>note<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s 1<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>1 and 12<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></div>D.<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> K<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ey<span class=\"_ _1\"></span> management compensat<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p has deter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>min<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed tha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the key mana<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ge<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt per<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>so<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l const<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>itu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te the Boa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rd <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d the memb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he E<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xecu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tive Co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mmi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tee.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2023<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Sa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ies an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t-ter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m ben<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>efit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _305\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls62 wsbc\">14<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _8a\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb\">15<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>Sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>are<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ase<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d payme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts<span class=\"_ _306\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1e7 ws95\">4.8<span class=\"_ _178\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls118 ws135\">2.1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>To<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _307\"> </span><span class=\"ls89 wsb3\">19.1<span class=\"_ _e4\"> </span><span class=\"ff1bb ls119 ws136\">1<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>4<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span></span>E<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r relate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d par<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y transa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ctio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p acqui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red 77<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>.7% of the issu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re capi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>T<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he Sp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s Edit Lim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ited (<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u201c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>T<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>SE<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u201d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>) in Feb<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ru<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y 2022. A <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ur<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r 4.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8% of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>TS<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>E<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>iss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re capi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l was owne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>M<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>. Ju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n King<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>N<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>E<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ecu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tive Di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tor of the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p (the \u201c<span class=\"_ _e\"></span>J<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>K TS<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>E <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Sh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>are<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s\u201d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>). Fol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>low<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing sha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>old<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>prova<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup acq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d the JK TS<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>E Share<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s from Mr<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>. Ju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n King at a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>to<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tal pu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rchas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e pri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ce <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>of \u00a3<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>3m in Ju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>2022<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. ",
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    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfRelatedPartyExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:213800EJP14A79ZG1X44",
    "period": "2022-04-03T00:00:00/2023-04-02T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-730": {
   "value": "D. Key management compensation The Group has determined that the key management personnel constitute the Board and the members of the Executive Committee. 2023 \u00a3m 2022 \u00a3m Salaries and short-term benefits 14.3 15.3 Share-based payments 4.8 2.1 Total 19.1 17.4 ",
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    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfInformationAboutKeyManagementPersonnelExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:213800EJP14A79ZG1X44",
    "period": "2022-04-03T00:00:00/2023-04-02T00:00:00"
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  },
  "fact-738": {
   "value": "29  INVESTMENTS IN JOINT VENTURES AND ASSOCIATES The Group holds a 50% interest in Ocado Retail Limited, a company incorporated in the UK. The remaining 50% interest is held by Ocado Group plc. Ocado Retail Limited is an online grocery retailer, operating through the ocado.com and ocadozoom.com websites. Ocado Retail Limited is considered an associate of the Group as certain rights are conferred on Ocado Group plc for an initial period  of at least five years from acquisition in August 2019, giving Ocado Group plc control of the company. Following this initial period, a reassessment of control will be required as the Group will have an option to obtain more control over Ocado Retail Limited if certain conditions are met. If the Group is deemed to have obtained control, Ocado Retail Limited will then be consolidated as a subsidiary of the Group. Through Board representation and shareholder voting rights, the Group is currently considered to have significant influence, therefore the investment in Ocado Retail Limited is treated as an associate and applies the equity method of accounting. Ocado Retail Limited had a financial year end date of 27 November 2022, aligning with its parent company, Ocado Group plc. For the Group\u2019s purpose of applying the equity method of accounting, Ocado Retail Limited has prepared financial information to the nearest quarter-end date of its financial year end, as to do otherwise would be impracticable. The results of Ocado Retail Limited are incorporated in these financial statements from 28 February 2022 to 26 February 2023. There were no significant events or transactions in the period from 27 February 2023 to 1 April 2023. The carrying amount of the Group\u2019s interest in Ocado Retail Limited is \u00a3756.9m (last year: \u00a3800.4m). The Group\u2019s share of Ocado Retail Limited losses of \u00a343.5m (last year: loss of \u00a318.6m) includes the Group\u2019s share of underlying losses of \u00a329.5m, which includes \u00a313.2m of exceptional income before tax related to insurance receipts (last year: share of underlying profit: \u00a313.9m) and adjusting item charges of \u00a314.0m (last year: \u00a332.5m) (see note 5). Summarised financial information in respect of Ocado Retail Limited (the Group\u2019s only material associate) is set out below and represents amounts in the Ocado Retail Limited financial statements prepared in accordance with IFRS, adjusted by the Group for equity accounting purposes. As at  26 Feb 2023 \u00a3m As at  27 Feb 2022 \u00a3m Ocado Retail Limited Current assets 220.0 291.2 Non-current assets 618.7 590.1 Current liabilities (267.7) (223.3) Non-current liabilities (421.7) (449.8) Net assets 149.3 208.2 28 Feb 2022 to 26 Feb 2023 \u00a3m 29 Feb 2021 to  27 Feb 2022 \u00a3m Revenue 2,222.0 2,248.8 (Loss)/profit for the period (59.0) 27.8 Other comprehensive income \u2013 \u2013 Total comprehensive (loss)/income  (59.0) 27.8 Reconciliation of the above summarised financial information to the carrying amount of the interest in Ocado Retail Limited recognised in the consolidated financial statements: As at  1 Apr 2023 \u00a3m As at  2 Apr 2022 \u00a3m Ocado Retail Limited Net assets 149.3 208.2 Proportion of the Group\u2019s ownership interest 74.6 104.1 Goodwill 449.1 449.1 Brand 236.2 242.7 Customer relationships 67.1 77.7 Other adjustments to align accounting policies (75.8) (78.9) Acquisition costs 5.7 5.7 Carrying amount of the Group\u2019s interest in Ocado Retail Limited 756.9 800.4 In addition, the Group holds immaterial investments in joint ventures and associates totalling \u00a311.0m (last year: \u00a310.5m). The Group\u2019s share of profits totalled \u00a30.5m (last year: \u00a30.7m loss). ",
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    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfSignificantInvestmentsInAssociatesExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:213800EJP14A79ZG1X44",
    "period": "2022-04-03T00:00:00/2023-04-02T00:00:00"
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  "fact-731": {
   "value": "29  INVESTMENTS IN JOINT VENTURES AND ASSOCIATES The Group holds a 50% interest in Ocado Retail Limited, a company incorporated in the UK. The remaining 50% interest is held by Ocado Group plc. Ocado Retail Limited is an online grocery retailer, operating through the ocado.com and ocadozoom.com websites. Ocado Retail Limited is considered an associate of the Group as certain rights are conferred on Ocado Group plc for an initial period  of at least five years from acquisition in August 2019, giving Ocado Group plc control of the company. Following this initial period, a reassessment of control will be required as the Group will have an option to obtain more control over Ocado Retail Limited if certain conditions are met. If the Group is deemed to have obtained control, Ocado Retail Limited will then be consolidated as a subsidiary of the Group. Through Board representation and shareholder voting rights, the Group is currently considered to have significant influence, therefore the investment in Ocado Retail Limited is treated as an associate and applies the equity method of accounting. Ocado Retail Limited had a financial year end date of 27 November 2022, aligning with its parent company, Ocado Group plc. For the Group\u2019s purpose of applying the equity method of accounting, Ocado Retail Limited has prepared financial information to the nearest quarter-end date of its financial year end, as to do otherwise would be impracticable. The results of Ocado Retail Limited are incorporated in these financial statements from 28 February 2022 to 26 February 2023. There were no significant events or transactions in the period from 27 February 2023 to 1 April 2023. The carrying amount of the Group\u2019s interest in Ocado Retail Limited is \u00a3756.9m (last year: \u00a3800.4m). The Group\u2019s share of Ocado Retail Limited losses of \u00a343.5m (last year: loss of \u00a318.6m) includes the Group\u2019s share of underlying losses of \u00a329.5m, which includes \u00a313.2m of exceptional income before tax related to insurance receipts (last year: share of underlying profit: \u00a313.9m) and adjusting item charges of \u00a314.0m (last year: \u00a332.5m) (see note 5). Summarised financial information in respect of Ocado Retail Limited (the Group\u2019s only material associate) is set out below and represents amounts in the Ocado Retail Limited financial statements prepared in accordance with IFRS, adjusted by the Group for equity accounting purposes. As at  26 Feb 2023 \u00a3m As at  27 Feb 2022 \u00a3m Ocado Retail Limited Current assets 220.0 291.2 Non-current assets 618.7 590.1 Current liabilities (267.7) (223.3) Non-current liabilities (421.7) (449.8) Net assets 149.3 208.2 28 Feb 2022 to 26 Feb 2023 \u00a3m 29 Feb 2021 to  27 Feb 2022 \u00a3m Revenue 2,222.0 2,248.8 (Loss)/profit for the period (59.0) 27.8 Other comprehensive income \u2013 \u2013 Total comprehensive (loss)/income  (59.0) 27.8 Reconciliation of the above summarised financial information to the carrying amount of the interest in Ocado Retail Limited recognised in the consolidated financial statements: As at  1 Apr 2023 \u00a3m As at  2 Apr 2022 \u00a3m Ocado Retail Limited Net assets 149.3 208.2 Proportion of the Group\u2019s ownership interest 74.6 104.1 Goodwill 449.1 449.1 Brand 236.2 242.7 Customer relationships 67.1 77.7 Other adjustments to align accounting policies (75.8) (78.9) Acquisition costs 5.7 5.7 Carrying amount of the Group\u2019s interest in Ocado Retail Limited 756.9 800.4 In addition, the Group holds immaterial investments in joint ventures and associates totalling \u00a311.0m (last year: \u00a310.5m). The Group\u2019s share of profits totalled \u00a30.5m (last year: \u00a30.7m loss). ",
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    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfJointVenturesExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:213800EJP14A79ZG1X44",
    "period": "2022-04-03T00:00:00/2023-04-02T00:00:00"
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  "fact-698": {
   "value": "29  INVESTMENTS IN JOINT VENTURES AND ASSOCIATES The Group holds a 50% interest in Ocado Retail Limited, a company incorporated in the UK. The remaining 50% interest is held by Ocado Group plc. Ocado Retail Limited is an online grocery retailer, operating through the ocado.com and ocadozoom.com websites. Ocado Retail Limited is considered an associate of the Group as certain rights are conferred on Ocado Group plc for an initial period  of at least five years from acquisition in August 2019, giving Ocado Group plc control of the company. Following this initial period, a reassessment of control will be required as the Group will have an option to obtain more control over Ocado Retail Limited if certain conditions are met. If the Group is deemed to have obtained control, Ocado Retail Limited will then be consolidated as a subsidiary of the Group. Through Board representation and shareholder voting rights, the Group is currently considered to have significant influence, therefore the investment in Ocado Retail Limited is treated as an associate and applies the equity method of accounting. Ocado Retail Limited had a financial year end date of 27 November 2022, aligning with its parent company, Ocado Group plc. For the Group\u2019s purpose of applying the equity method of accounting, Ocado Retail Limited has prepared financial information to the nearest quarter-end date of its financial year end, as to do otherwise would be impracticable. The results of Ocado Retail Limited are incorporated in these financial statements from 28 February 2022 to 26 February 2023. There were no significant events or transactions in the period from 27 February 2023 to 1 April 2023. The carrying amount of the Group\u2019s interest in Ocado Retail Limited is \u00a3756.9m (last year: \u00a3800.4m). The Group\u2019s share of Ocado Retail Limited losses of \u00a343.5m (last year: loss of \u00a318.6m) includes the Group\u2019s share of underlying losses of \u00a329.5m, which includes \u00a313.2m of exceptional income before tax related to insurance receipts (last year: share of underlying profit: \u00a313.9m) and adjusting item charges of \u00a314.0m (last year: \u00a332.5m) (see note 5). Summarised financial information in respect of Ocado Retail Limited (the Group\u2019s only material associate) is set out below and represents amounts in the Ocado Retail Limited financial statements prepared in accordance with IFRS, adjusted by the Group for equity accounting purposes. As at  26 Feb 2023 \u00a3m As at  27 Feb 2022 \u00a3m Ocado Retail Limited Current assets 220.0 291.2 Non-current assets 618.7 590.1 Current liabilities (267.7) (223.3) Non-current liabilities (421.7) (449.8) Net assets 149.3 208.2 28 Feb 2022 to 26 Feb 2023 \u00a3m 29 Feb 2021 to  27 Feb 2022 \u00a3m Revenue 2,222.0 2,248.8 (Loss)/profit for the period (59.0) 27.8 Other comprehensive income \u2013 \u2013 Total comprehensive (loss)/income  (59.0) 27.8 Reconciliation of the above summarised financial information to the carrying amount of the interest in Ocado Retail Limited recognised in the consolidated financial statements: As at  1 Apr 2023 \u00a3m As at  2 Apr 2022 \u00a3m Ocado Retail Limited Net assets 149.3 208.2 Proportion of the Group\u2019s ownership interest 74.6 104.1 Goodwill 449.1 449.1 Brand 236.2 242.7 Customer relationships 67.1 77.7 Other adjustments to align accounting policies (75.8) (78.9) Acquisition costs 5.7 5.7 Carrying amount of the Group\u2019s interest in Ocado Retail Limited 756.9 800.4 In addition, the Group holds immaterial investments in joint ventures and associates totalling \u00a311.0m (last year: \u00a310.5m). The Group\u2019s share of profits totalled \u00a30.5m (last year: \u00a30.7m loss). ",
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    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:213800EJP14A79ZG1X44",
    "period": "2022-04-03T00:00:00/2023-04-02T00:00:00"
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  "fact-699": {
   "value": "30  GOVERNMENT SUPPORT The Group benefited from business rates relief of \u00a3nil in the year (last year: \u00a362.2m (including UK: \u00a359.8m)). There are no unfulfilled conditions or contingencies attached to these grants. ",
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    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:213800EJP14A79ZG1X44",
    "period": "2022-04-03T00:00:00/2023-04-02T00:00:00"
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  "fact-700": {
   "value": "31<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>  BUSINESS COMBINA<span class=\"_ _e\"></span>TION<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>On 30 <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ptem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>202<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2, <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lete<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he acqui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>siti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>10<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>% <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>f <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he issu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed share capi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd voting rig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hts of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mite<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u201c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u201d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>), a no<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted logi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cs and supp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain busi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s based in <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>the UK<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, there<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing contro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rovi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e major<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>M<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>&amp;<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>F<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>log<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ist<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>vi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ces via <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a net<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rk of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mar<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>y <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nda<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y distr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on centres loc<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated across the UK <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd the Repub<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>of Irel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d, inclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>num<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> <span class=\"_ _341\">of fre</span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>are<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ses<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The acqui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>siti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on is <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>to accele<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rate the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ult<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>i-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>year pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>an to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>mo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rn<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise its Foo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain net<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>wo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rk to suppo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t growth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>acq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uisi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n has bee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>accou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nted for as a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>usin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s combi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on usin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g the acqui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>siti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on meth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>od of account<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing in accorda<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h IFRS 3 Bu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>C<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>om<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons and cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntly the Gis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ets acqu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d, and li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>abi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sum<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, have <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n recorde<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d by <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>at fai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>val<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>As a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>30 S<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ep 2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>022<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>\u00a3m<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Fai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>con<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>si<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Cash<span class=\"_ _311\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls5e ws90\">170<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Deferred<span class=\"_ _d\"></span> considerati<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _312\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls0 ws83\">83<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Contingen<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>t c<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>onsideration<span class=\"_ _313\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls81 ws92\">23.7<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tle<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _1b3\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ws13\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>18<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>otal <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>consideration transferred<span class=\"_ _314\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls81 ws92\">259.6<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Fai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t asse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Intangible <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>assets<span class=\"_ _315\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls81 ws92\">2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.7<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Prop<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y, pla<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d eq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uip<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>1<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>213<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Inv<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>or<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ies<span class=\"_ _316\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls184 wsc3\">3.3<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e and othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r receiv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>88.0<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Cash and cash equivalents<span class=\"_ _317\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1ec ws21b\">6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e and othe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r payab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>les<span class=\"_ _318\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1ef ws21d\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>74<span class=\"_ _12\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>1)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Bo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rrow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gs and oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er fina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al lia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tie<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _261\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls72 ws4c\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>21.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>3)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Provisions<span class=\"_ _319\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls32 ws7\">(2<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>9)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>De<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x liab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es<span class=\"_ _2c4\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls12b ws14e\">(11<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>5<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>T<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>ot<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>al id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ifi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t asse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts acq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _271\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls7b wsa8\">265<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Ga<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in on ba<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rga<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in pu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _313\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls73 ws82\">(6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Ne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t cash ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tfl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ow aris<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g on acqu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Cash c<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>onsideration<span class=\"_ _31a\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls5e ws90\">170<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>Les<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s: cash an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>cas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h equi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>len<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ts acqu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ire<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _27a\"> </span><span class=\"ff1ba ls1ec ws21b\">(<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>6<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>7.<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>)<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span></span>102<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>1 <span class=\"_ _20\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _1a\"></span>P<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y, <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>pl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt an<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d equ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ip<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ci<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lly co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s the di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>str<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>i<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n wa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>reh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s whi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ch we<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re fa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ir va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ll<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ow<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>evi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ew un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ake<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n by RIC<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>S re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rs<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>2 <span class=\"_ _12\"> </span> <span class=\"_ _1a\"></span>T<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he f<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e and oth<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r rece<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iv<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ab<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s is cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d eq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>va<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt to the gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ss co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ua<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l amo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>un<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t and th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ec<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s to <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>col<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>le<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>c<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t sub<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ant<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lly al<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l of the<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span><span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e acquis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>iti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on resu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lted in a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>g<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ain on barg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>pu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rchas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e due to <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he esti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d fai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r value of the ide<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fia<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ble net as<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s acqui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red exce<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> the el<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>eme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of the purcha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ice treated as consi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The ga<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in has bee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n recog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed wit<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hin ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>jus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g items (see note 5).<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>A barga<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in purch<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ase has ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ise<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n as <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a resu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lt of a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>com<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on of fac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tor<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s inclu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>di<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng the previ<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s owne<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u2019s decis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion to sel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Gi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st and th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ele<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> of th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e acqu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n pr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ice re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>la<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g to set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tl<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng re<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>atio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ip, as o<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ose<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d to fo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rmi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t of t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>urcha<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se co<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsid<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p incur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red acq<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uisi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d c<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s of <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>\u00a36.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>8m<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, pred<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>omi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>na<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ntly tran<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sa<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion cost<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s, wh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ich have be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en recog<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed wi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>jus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g item<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s (see no<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>te 5).<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Si<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce the acqu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n date, Gis<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t, as a <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>alo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ne enti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>, contri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>bu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted \u00a384<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2m <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>of revenu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e and \u00a3<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.1m <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>of loss befo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>re tax to the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p\u2019s result<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> If the acqu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n had occur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red on 3 Apr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>il 2022, the Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p estim<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ates that cons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ol<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>id<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ated pro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>for<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ma reven<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ue woul<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d have <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>b<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n c.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u00a310<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>0<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>m hi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ghe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r and profi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t before ta<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>x would have be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en c.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>\u00a31m hig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>. In deter<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>mi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g thes<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e amou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nts<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>, the Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up has assu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d that the fai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e ad<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>jus<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tme<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s that arose on the date of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>cqu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n would have bee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n the sam<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e if <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he acqu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>isi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tio<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n had occur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red on 3 <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>Ap<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ri<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>l 20<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>22.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tlem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent of pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xisti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ationsh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ip<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Gro<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>up a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t were p<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ar<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>es to a lo<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>upp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly contr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t u<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nd<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>er w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h Gi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st su<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>pp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>li<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e G<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>roup w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>it<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>h log<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ist<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ic<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s ser<span class=\"_ _2\"></span>vi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ces at a<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> cont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t rates<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. Thi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ex<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>is<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tin<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>g relat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nsh<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ip was effe<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ive<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>te<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ina<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ted at the acqui<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>siti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>on date.<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>Th<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e Grou<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>p has attr<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ib<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>uted \u00a318<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>.<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>2m of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he consi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>rat<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ion tra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ns<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>fer<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>red to the set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>tle<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>me<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nt of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he pre<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>-<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>xi<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>sti<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ng rel<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ati<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ons<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>hip<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. The fai<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r valu<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>e of <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> set<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>lem<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ent has be<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en de<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>term<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed bas<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ed on an asse<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ssm<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>en<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>of the diff<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ere<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>nce bet<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>w<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>een cur<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ren<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t market rate<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s and the rates prev<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>io<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>usly<span class=\"_ _0\"></span> ag<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ree<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d in <span class=\"_ _d\"></span>t<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he hig<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>he<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>r c<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ost leg<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ac<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>y supp<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ly c<span class=\"_ _1\"></span>ont<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ra<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ct<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>. This am<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>oun<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>t has bee<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>n <span class=\"_ _1\"></span>reco<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>gni<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>se<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>d with<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>in adju<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>st<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ing item<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>s (<span class=\"_ _d\"></span>s<span class=\"_ _0\"></span>ee note 5).<span class=\"_ _341\"> </span>",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfBusinessCombinationsExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:213800EJP14A79ZG1X44",
    "period": "2022-04-03T00:00:00/2023-04-02T00:00:00"
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  },
  "fact-701": {
   "value": "32  CONTINGENT ASSETS The Group is currently seeking damages from an independent third party following its involvement in anti-competitive behaviour  that adversely impacted the Group. The Group expects to receive an amount from the claim (either in settlement or from the legal proceedings), a position reinforced by recent court judgments in similar claims. The value of the claim is confidential and is therefore  not disclosed. ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "marksandspencer:DisclosureOfContingentAssets",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:213800EJP14A79ZG1X44",
    "period": "2022-04-03T00:00:00/2023-04-02T00:00:00"
   }
  },
  "fact-702": {
   "value": "33  SUBSEQUENT EVENTS The Board has approved a tender offer to repurchase c.\u00a3225m of the Group\u2019s Medium Term Notes which will be announced on 24 May 2023. ",
   "dimensions": {
    "concept": "ifrs-full:DisclosureOfEventsAfterReportingPeriodExplanatory",
    "language": "en",
    "entity": "scheme:213800EJP14A79ZG1X44",
    "period": "2022-04-03T00:00:00/2023-04-02T00:00:00"
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}