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Notes to the Accounts

   
 

12. Intangible assets

all figures in £ millions goodwill


Cost  
At 31 December 1999 2,599
Exchange differences 162
Additions (see note 27) 2,206
Television assets contributed (70)
Disposals (see note 28) (37)


At 31 December 2000 4,860


Amortisation  
At 31 December 1999 (142)
Exchange differences (12)
Television assets contributed 2
Disposals (see note 28) 2
Provided in the year (188)


At 31 December 2000 (338)


Net carrying amount
At 31 December 1999
2,457


At 31 December 2000 4,522


2000 Annual Report
* Introduction
* Chairman's letter
* Chief executive's review
* The Pearson Goals
* Internet Enterprises
* The Results
* Pearson Education
* The Penguin Group
* The Financial Times Group
* Recoletos
* Financial Review
* The Board
* Directors' Report
* Personnel Committee Report
* Consolidated profit and loss account
* Consolidated balance sheet
* Consolidated statement of cash flows
* Statement of total recognised gains and losses
* Reconciliation of movements in equity shareholders' funds
* Report to the Auditors to the Members of Pearson plc
* Principal subsidiaries and associates
* Five year summary
* Corporate and Operating Measures
* Shareholder information
* Notes to the accounts
 

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