Pearson

Annual Report and Accounts 2010

Notes to the company financial statements

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2. Investments in subsidiaries

All figures in £ millions 2010 2009
At beginning of year 8,547 6,912
Subscription for share capital in subsidiaries 1,884 1,658
Disposals/liquidations (1,291) (1)
Currency revaluations 40 (22)
At end of year 9,180 8,547