Financial Results
Rio Tinto Group's revenues and earnings have grown substantially in the 2003–2010 time period, with one of the largest increase attributable to the company's 2007 acquisition of Alcan. Although operating margin is significantly impacted by the market prices of the various commodities it produces, Rio Tinto has remained profitable over its recent history and consistently generated positive cash flows from operations.
| 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Sales Revenue | 09,228 | 014,530 | 020,742 | 025,440 | 033,518 | 058,065 | 044,036 | 060,323 | 060,537 |
| Underlying Profit Before Tax | 01,968 | 03,017 | 07,094 | 09,719 | 09,947 | 015,977 | 07,860 | 020,577 | 013,214 |
| Underlying Net Earnings | 01,382 | 02,272 | 04,955 | 07,338 | 07,443 | 010,303 | 06,298 | 013,987 | 05,826 |
| Cash Flow From Operations | 03,486 | 04,452 | 08,257 | 010,923 | 012,569 | 020,668 | 013,834 | 023,530 | 027,388 |
| Operating Margin | 0019% | 0024% | 0037% | 0042% | 0034% | 0032% | 0017% | 0036% | 0023% |
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