Book a ticket Private hire Partner with us Menu Home Investors Investment case Financial overview Financial overview Group Income Statement Group Balance Sheet Group Cash Flow Statement Five Year Summary For the year ended 31 December 2020 Note Underlying result 2020 £m Separately disclosed items (note 5) 2020 £m Total 2020 £m Underlying result 2019 £m Separately disclosed items (note 5) 2019 £m Total 2019 £m Revenue 4 1,955.9 - 1,955.9 2,744.4 - 2,744.4 Operating costs 5, 6 (2,006.7) (330.6) (2,337.3) (2,449.1) (53.0) (2,502.1) Group operating (loss)/profit (50.8) (330.6) (381.4) 295.3 (53.0) 242.3 Share of results from associates and joint ventures 18 (2.1) – (2.1) 0.4 – 0.4 Finance income 10 3.3 - 3.3 8.6 – 8.6 Finance costs 10 (56.5) (8.0) (64.5) (64.3) – (64.3) (Loss)/profit before tax (106.1) (338.6) (444.7) 240.0 (53.0) 187.0 Tax charge 11 29.3 88.7 118.0 (55.2) 16.5 (38.7) (Loss)/profit for the year (76.8) (249.9) (326.7) 184.8 (36.5) 148.3 (Loss)/profit attributable to equity shareholders (82.1) (249.6) (331.7) 176.2 (35.1) 141.1 Profit/(loss) attributable to non-controlling interests 5.3 (0.3) 5.0 8.6 (1.4) 7.2 (76.8) (249.9) (326.7) 184.8 (36.5) 148.3 Earnings per share: 13 – basic earnings per share (57.9)p 27.6p – diluted earnings per share (57.9)p 27.5p Group Income Statement in Excel format Notes to the consolidated accounts in PDF format National Express Group PLC is a company registered in England and Wales, whose registered office is National Express House, Birmingham Coach Station, Mill Lane, Digbeth Birmingham, B5 6DD. Registered No: 2590560. QUICK LINKS National Express Foundation About us Sustainability Investors Media Careers CUSTOMERS Contact us © National Express Group PLC 2021. All rights reserved. Site Map Modern Slavery Statement Tax policy Privacy centre Cookie policy Cookies Settings We use cookies to optimise our website's functionality, to create more valuable experiences for you, and to keep our site secure. By clicking on the “Accept All Cookies” button, you consent to our use of cookies. You can change your preferences at any time in “Cookie Settings”. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies