allen & overy financials 37 the board presents its report to members and audited consolidated financial statements of llp for year ended 30 april 2006 group structure these consolidate subsidiary undertakings principal activity s is provision legal services from offices in 19 countries all results derive continuing activities has belgium people republic china including hong kong czech france germany hungary italy japan luxembourg netherlands poland russia singapore slovakia spain thailand united arab emirates kingdom states america business review worldwide our performance was stronger than prior reflecting generally favourable economic climate most places which we operate total income at 736 million up by 11 during same period costs increased 6 combined effect that profit available distribution partners 277 average