GKN - a leading global supplier to the world's automotive, off-highway and aerospace manufacturers. GKN provides technology-based, highly engineered products to virtually all of the world's major manufacturers of light vehicles, agricultural and construction equipment, aircraft and aero engines. Over 40,000 people work in GKN companies and joint ventures in more than 30 countries. In 2007 GKN achieved sales of £3.9 billion and profit* of £255 million. GKN’s businesses are organised into three portfolio groupings. Automotive comprises Driveshafts, Torque Technology, AutoStructures, Cylinder Liners and the Emitec joint venture. Powder Metallurgy, which includes GKN Sinter Metals and Hoeganaes, OffHighway and Industrial Distribution Services also comprise one of the portfolio groupings. Aerospace is based on three business units, Propulsion Systems and Special Products, Aerostructures North America and Aerostructures Europe. * Figures exclude the impact of restructuring and impairment charges, amortisation of non-operating intangible assets arising on business combinations, profits and losses on the sale or closures of businesses and changes in the fair value of derivative financial instruments.