utv plc agenda the group financial overview radio television new media conclusion gb operates national speech station talksport as well 18 ilr stations throughout 2006 interim results turnover up by 60 to 57 1m 2005 35 6m pre tax exceptionals profit of 8 5m 9 0m this is after charging 1 4m start losses at our in belfast and edinburgh operating 3 9m nil 0 ireland 2 down 5 7 3m net finance costs 4 effective taxation rate 24 26 diluted adjusted earnings per share 6 11 33p 12 05p