* Revenues increased by 7%* to #1,295.0M
* Adjusted pre-tax profit^ rose by 3% to #273.4M (2007: #265.1M)
* Adjusted earnings per share^ increased by 3% to 14.44P
* Proposed total dividend increased by 3% to 7.21P (2007: 7.00P)
* Growth in subscription revenues has continued to offset weakness in software
revenues
* We remain cautious in our outlook, we expect demand for our customer support
to continue
* Combined with tight cost control and our strong geographic market positions,
will allow US to weather these turbulent times
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