Notes to the consolidated
financial statements
8. Earnings per share
| 2010 Millions | 2009 Millions | 2008 Millions |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Weighted average number of shares for basic earnings per share | 52,595 | 52,737 | 53,019 |
| Effect of dilutive potential shares: restricted shares and share options | 254 | 232 | 268 |
| Weighted average number of shares for diluted earnings per share | 52,849 | 52,969 | 53,287 |
| £m | £m | £m | |
| Earnings for basic and diluted earnings per share | 8,645 | 3,078 | 6,660 |
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