HIGHLIGHTS
Resilient results compared to record earnings in first half of 2012.
Group is benefiting from strong market positions and diverse geographic spread:
o Sales in Specialty Products up 5 per cent.
Continuing investment in Specialty Products' growth, including previously announced acquisition of Hi-Mar in North America.
Further strong cash generation, operating cash flow up 8 per cent.
Interim dividend increased by 5 per cent to 2.57 cents.
