Unilever Group is a global company that markets a wide variety of products, including Lever soap, Breyer’s ice cream, and Hellman’s mayonnaise. A recent income statement and statement of comprehensive income for the Dutch company, Unilever Group, are shown below for a recent year.
TurnoverOperating profitAfter (charging)/crediting:Restructuring.Business disposals, impairments, otherNet finance costsFinance incomeFinance costsPensions and similar obligationsShare of net profit/(loss) of joint venturesShare of net profit/(loss) of associatesOther income from non-current investmentsProfit before taxationTaxationNet profitEarnings per share—basic.Earnings per share—diluted.Unilever GroupConsolidated Income StatementFor the Year Ended December 31(in millions of euros)$44,2626,339(589)308(394)77(491)20120(9)76$6,132(1,534)$4,598$1.51$1.46
Fair value gains (losses), net of taxActuarial gains (losses) on pensions, net of taxCurrency retranslation gains (losses), net of taxNet income (expense) recognized directly into equityNet profitTotal comprehensive incomeConsolidated Statement of Comprehensive IncomeFor the Year Ended December 31$43105460$6084,598$5,206
Source: Unilever N.V., Form 20-F. Annual Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010. Securities and Exchange Commission, Washington D.C. 20549.
a. What do you think is meant by “turnover”?