| Adjusted net earnings, of course, excludes the after-tax impact of amortisation of intangible assets and integration costs related to acquisitions. |
| The caption 'Other' corresponds mainly to amortisation of the time value of commodity hedges. |
| Germany to raise at once an international loan, of which amount, rate of interest, and amortisation quota are to be agreed on. |
| It also includes the impact of the consolidation of British Energy on amortisation charges. |
| Intangible assets are carried at cost less amortisation and accumulated impairment losses. |
| That figure is for earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation, not for operating profit. |
