Wolseley plc - Annual Report and Accounts 2007 Photo montage
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The world’s number one distributor of heating and plumbing products to the professional market and a leading supplier of building materials.

We are committed to achieving long-term growth in the business while improving margins and generating significant shareholder value – creating a truly world class company.

Selected highlights:
+14.6%   -0.6%   -9.7%
Group revenue up to £16.2 billion   Trading profit of £877 million

  Operating profit of £753 million
         
+52.8%   £1.7bn   +10.2%
Operating cash flow of £1,299 million   Acquisitions spend

  Increase in total dividend for the year
Group revenue*
£bn
Group revenue *Figures in accordance with IFRS for 2006 and 2005, all other years under UK GAAP. Trading profit is as defined in Note 9 of the consolidated financial statements.
Trading profit*
£m
Trading profit