An essential part which these directors play in the running of a PLC, is publishing statements to the public, if required, to show the businesses intentions. The directors at Boots produced this statement recently to clearly show their intentions:
"The Boots Company intends to become the leader in well being products and services in the UK and overseas. This will be achieved through a major programme of change to a more integrated and focused company supported by the power and values of the Boots brand. Our commitment to managing for value remains unchanged - to maximise the values of the company for shareholders and generate superior long-term returns. While vigorously pursuing our commercial interests we will always work to enhance our reputation as well as a managed, ethical and socially responsible company".
The maintenance and integrity of The Boots Company PLC website is the responsibility of the directors; the work carried out by the auditors does not involve consideration of these matters and, accordingly, the auditors accept no responsibility for any changes that may have occurred to the financial statements or audit report since they were initially presented on the website.
The 'net assets of a company' are the differences between a company's total assets and its total liabilities. It is another way of saying the owner's equality or net worth. Net assets can be determined using the equation: Net Assets = Total Assets - Total Liabilities.
From the year ending 31st March 2002 Boots' total lease liabilities added up to £208.1m, 72% of which going to Boots the Chemist. Their annual turnover totals £5,332.2m with profits (including share of joint ventures) amounts to £625.5m, showing an increase of £96m from last year.
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