Operating profit was €481 million in 2010 compared to €234 million in 2009. 2009 operating profit was negatively impacted by an impairment loss of €203 million. Furthermore, operating profit of the Health & Pharma Solutions, Financial & Compliance Services, and Tax & Accounting divisions was positively impacted by the stronger U.S. dollar.
Operating profit by division |
2010 |
2009 |
% change |
|
|
|
|
Legal & Regulatory |
240 |
169 |
42 |
Tax & Accounting |
181 |
158 |
14 |
Health & Pharma Solutions |
68 |
(87) |
(178) |
Financial & Compliance Services |
36 |
38 |
(5) |
Corporate |
(44) |
(44) |
(1) |
Total |
481 |
234 |
105 |