9. Earnings per share

The calculation of the basic and diluted earnings per share is based on the following data:

2012
£m
2011
£m
Earnings
Earnings for the purpose of basic earnings per share being net profit attributable to equity holders of the parent66.955.8
2012
Number
2011
Number
Number of shares
Weighted average number of ordinary shares for the purpose of basic earnings per share186,981,962185,838,882
Effect of dilutive potential ordinary shares:
Share options19,3073,780,964
Weighted average number of ordinary shares for the purpose of diluted earnings per share187,001,269189,619,846
2012
Pence
2011
Pence
Earnings per share:
Basic35.830.0
Diluted35.829.4

Headline earnings

2012
£m
2011
£m
Net profit attributable to equity holders of the parent66.955.8
Add back:
Amortisation of acquired intangible fixed assets (net of tax)1.90.8
Impairment charge4.2
Profit on disposal of investment (net of tax)(2.2)
Acquisition costs (net of tax)1.6
Reorganisation costs (net of tax)1.8
Headline earnings70.060.8

Earnings per share from headline earnings:

2012
Pence
2011
Pence
Basic37.432.7
Diluted37.432.1