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Independent Newspapers, PLC;Introduction;Independent Newspapers, PLC;Introduction;Mexico;Independent Newspapers, PLC;Highlights;Highlights;Headline Numbers;Overview;Overview;Summary Balance Sheet;Summary Cash Flow;Operating and Financial Performance;Australia;Australia;Australia;Outdoor - 11 major contract wins in 1998 Launch of APN Digital Compound annual growth in PBT (15%), Net Profits (17%) and EPS (11%) since listing in 1992 Strongest growth in normalised EPS over last 5 years of any of the 8 largest media companies in Australia ;New Zealand;New Zealand;New Zealand;1998 economic recession galvanised new management team to totally restructure group cost base Group headcount reduced in 1998 by more than 200 Launch of Herald’s real estate tabloid to drive market share Herald’s circulation stabilised with new initiatives Launch of searchable classified website 1999 - NZ economy showing signs of growth;United Kingdom;United Kingdom;United Kingdom;Circulation turnaround Independent losses significantly reduced Operating margins for regional press and magazines at top end of UK peer group Fast growing Internet site;Ireland;Ireland;Ireland;Ireland;South Africa;South Africa;South Africa;Operating margins increased from 8% in 1994 to 15.8% by 1998 Restructuring of editorial provides synergies Partnership with Conde Nast New media developments: In-Touch ;New Media Developments;New Media Developments;International co-ordination of R D, network and brand alliances In-Touch - South Africa PHL / TCI / IndoCom- Ireland ZD Net / Kompass - Australia Aim to be the No. 1 portal in our markets Media power to create internet brands;Strategy;Strategy;Strategy;Opportunities and Outlook;Opportunities and Outlook ;Opportunities - Market by Market Outlook;Opportunities - Market by Market Outlook;Opportunities - Market by Market Outlook;Opportunities - Market by Market Outlook;Opportunities - Market by Market Outlook;Conclusion;Independent Newspapers, PLC