1983 — Page 8

Consolidated Profit and Loss Account

for the year ended 31st December 1983

(Expressed in HK$'000)

Note

1983

1982

Turnover

2

349,954

294,074

Profit before Taxation

3

33,165

34,902

Taxation

Profit after Taxation

Balance Brought Forward

5(a)

1,430

162

31,735

34,740

2,030

2,084

33,765

36,824

Appropriations:

Transfer to general reserve

10,500

14,000

Dividends: -

Interim paid on 5th October 1983 of

5 cents per share

6,931

6,931

Proposed final of

10 cents per share

13,863

13,863

Balance Carried Forward

2,471

2,030

Earnings Per Ordinary Share of $1.00

The notes on pages 11 to 20 form part of these accounts.

7

22.9¢

25.6¢