Additions to intangible assets

Additions to intangible assets were £6.7m resulting from the addition of the silver nanotechnology to the skincare portfolio (£3.9m), the in-licensing of zinc technology (£1.4m) and the hydrogen peroxide technology (£1.0m), all of which are non-cash transactions procured through strategic product swaps, as well as some other smaller additions. These additions resulted in an increased amortisation charge of £2.1m (2008: £1.5m).

Jerry Randall ACA
Chief Financial Officer