informa group plc interim report 2001 information and communication 1 highlights 2 operating review accounts 6 consolidated profit loss account statement of total recognised gains losses 7 balance sheet 8 cash flow reconciliation net to movement in debt 9 notes principal businesses growth all six our markets two major acquisitions finance insurance life sciences record breaking events telecoms energy maritime continued strong electronic subscriptions financial half year 2000 increase 0000511 0011 turnover m 178 147 5 21 before amortisation goodwill 26 23 4 14 on ordinary activities tax excluding 22 20 10 earnings per share adjusted pence 12 77p 11 80p basic 03p 56p results we are pleased the for months ended 30