pre tax profits up to more than 287 million pounds. the group that owns constant coffee says revenues rose and likewise sales up 6%. we will have more than a third to 50 manage pounds. it is planning 300 new stores with three and a ha thousand worldwide. >> essentially because we offer the consumer great value and in these tough times people are spending their money carefully and we have strong brands and we offer their customer a great experience. these 10 million people a month visit our 2 2000 uk outfits. >> the world's biggest advertising group is hoping for a better than originally hoped for. profits and operating margins above budget and well uh -- ahead of last year.