Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

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for the year to 31 December 2007

26. Share premium account

£m
Balance at 1 January 2006 756.2
Amortisation of debt transferred from retained earnings (0.7)
Premium on ordinary shares issued during the year less expenses of issues 3.3
Balance at 31 December 2006 758.8
Amortisation of debt transferred from retained earnings (0.7)
Balance at 31 December 2007 758.1