All figures in £ millions

Notes

2018

2017

2016

Earnings/(loss) for the year from continuing operations

590

408

(2,335

)

Non-controlling interest

(2

)

(2

)

(2

)

Earnings/(loss) attributable to equity holders of the company

588

406

(2,337

)

Weighted average number of shares (millions)

778.1

813.4

814.8

Effect of dilutive share options (millions)

0.6

0.3

—

Weighted average number of shares (millions) for diluted earnings

778.7

813.7

814.8

Earnings/(loss) per share

Basic

75.6p

49.9p

(286.8)p

Diluted

75.5p

49.9p

(286.8)p