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Annual Report 2019

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Revenue 256,574 221,304 Revenue at constant currency* 255,295 221,304 Operating profit - pre-royalties receivable 69,834 64,702 Royalties receivable 11,365 9,617 Operating profit 81,199 74,319 Profit before taxation 81,296 74,270 Cash generated from operations 88,776 82,332 Earnings per share ...

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