 |
 |
 |
|
Investments in subsidiaries |
2009 £’000 |
2008 £'000 |
|
Net book value |
72,097 |
72,885 |
The investments consist of a 100% interest in the following subsidiaries:
|
Principal |
Country in which |
|
|
|
activity |
incorporated |
|
Avon Polymer Products Limited |
The manufacture and distribution of rubber and polymer based products |
UK |
|
Avon Rubber Overseas Limited |
Investment Company |
UK |
|
Avon Rubber Pension Trust Limited |
Pension Fund Trustee |
UK |
Details of investments held by these subsidiaries are given in note 27 to the Group accounts..
During the year the investments in a number of dormant companies were written off as part of a Group reorganisation.