Consolidated Statement of Income October 1 September 30
(in thousands of guilders) 1977/1978 1976/1977
Sales proceeds 2,623,096 2,428,165
Miscellaneous income 48,551 42,008
Turnover 2,671,647 2,470,173
Raw materials, other materials and services 1,232,566 1,137,599
Excise duties 505,156 477,551
Salaries and social security costs 513,462 451,364
Depreciation 164,262 155,618
2,415,446 2,222,132
Trading profit 256,201 248,041
Interest 36,021 37,048
220,180 210,993
Miscellaneous revenues less charges 2,451 2,123
Profit before tax 222,631 213,116
Taxation on profit 105,048 106,947
117,583 106,169
Dividend from participations 4,392 5,582
Group profit 121,975 111,751
Minority interests - 3,281 - 2,160
Net profit 118,694 109,591
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