08:52 HENDERSON INV<00097> - Results Announcement (2) Note 3 Profit/(Loss) from Operations Profit from Operations is stated after interest income and other income, but before finance costs, share of profits and losses of associates and jointly controlled entities, taxation and minority interests. Note 4 Earnings per Share The calculation of earnings per share is based on the net profit for the period of HK$867,852,000 (2003 restated: HK$830,064,000) and on 2,817,327 ,395 (2003: 2,817,327,395) ordinary shares in issue during the period. Diluted earnings per share is not shown as there were no dilutive potential shares in existence for the six months ended 31st December, 2004 and 31st December, 2003. For more details, please refer to the press announcement today.