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Goodwill
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2011
Goodwill [Abstract]  
Goodwill Disclosure

7.       Goodwill

 June 30,December 31,
 20112010
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Goodwill arising on businesses acquired612.9402.5
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During the six months to June 30, 2011 the Company completed its acquisition of ABH for cash consideration payable of $739.2 million, which resulted in goodwill of $192.5 million (see Note 2). The goodwill has been assigned to the SP operating segment.

 

At June 30, 2011 goodwill of $444.5 million (December 31, 2010: $245.9 million) is held in the SP segment and $168.4 million (December 31, 2010: $156.6 million) in the HGT segment.

 20112010
 $’M$’M
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As at January 1, 402.5384.7
Acquisitions 192.5-
Foreign currency translation17.9(29.0)
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As at June 30,612.9355.7
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