
Highlights
Order book up 3% at £13.9 billion with a strong US performance
Firm action to address UK construction underperformance and swift response to market deterioration in Australia expected to deliver Group performance in continuing businesses in line with current market expectations for 2013
Further strategic progress with 67% of order book now in economic infrastructure
Significant wins in target sectors and geographies
Agreement to sell WorkPlace, the UK FM business, for a consideration of c.£190 million
Strong balance sheet with comfortable headroom
Interim dividend maintained at 5.6 pence per share