The calculation of the basic and diluted earnings per share is based on the following data:
| 2012 £m | 2011 £m |
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Earnings | | |
Earnings for the purpose of basic earnings per share being net profit attributable to equity holders of the parent | 66.9 | 55.8 |
| 2012 Number | 2011 Number |
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Number of shares | | |
Weighted average number of ordinary shares for the purpose of basic earnings per share | 186,981,962 | 185,838,882 |
Effect of dilutive potential ordinary shares: | | |
Share options | 19,307 | 3,780,964 |
Weighted average number of ordinary shares for the purpose of diluted earnings per share | 187,001,269 | 189,619,846 |
| 2012 Pence | 2011 Pence |
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Earnings per share: | | |
Basic | 35.8 | 30.0 |
Diluted | 35.8 | 29.4 |
Headline earnings
| 2012 £m | 2011 £m |
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Net profit attributable to equity holders of the parent | 66.9 | 55.8 |
Add back: | | |
Amortisation of acquired intangible fixed assets (net of tax) | 1.9 | 0.8 |
Impairment charge | – | 4.2 |
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 earnings | 70.0 | 60.8 |
Earnings per share from headline earnings:
| 2012 Pence | 2011 Pence |
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Basic | 37.4 | 32.7 |
Diluted | 37.4 | 32.1 |