HIGHLIGHTS (at CER)
Gross profit up 10.0% to £532.8m
Operating profit increased 23.8%, reflecting business performance and a focus on operational efficiencies
Conversion rate improved to 14.7% (2013: 13.3%)
Net increase of 468 fee earners (+12%); total headcount at a record level of 5,578
Strong country performances from major economies: gross profit UK +11.5%, Germany +11%, US +19% and Greater China +22%
Large, High Potential Markets, a record gross profit up 14.2%,
77:23 fee earner: support headcount ratio, a record for the Group
New technology operating platform rolled out to one third of fee-earners
Total dividend increased 4.8% to 11.0p
