Operating and Financial Summary
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· Satisfactory full year results after a challenging first half · Business responded very well to upturn in trading environment in second half |
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· Net trading revenue down 1.4% at £361.9 million · Strong cost control following a subdued first half |
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· Profit before tax up 3.5% to £192.2 million |
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· Diluted EPS up 3.4% at 38.80p |
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· £155.4 million of own funds generated from operations |
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· Final dividend recommended of 17.50p per share; full year dividend up 3.3% to 23.25p |
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Jonathan Davie, Chairman, commented:
"I am pleased to report another year of record profitability for the Group, a significant achievement given the particularly challenging trading environment in the first half of the year.
We remain committed to delivering superior technology, innovative products and the best trading experience, putting the needs of our customers at the forefront of everything we do."
