Key Highlights
Solid revenue growth: Reported growth of +8.6% to £618.8m revenue, reflecting 2% underlying growth, ex-phasing, and positive returns from acquisitions (H1 2014: £569.6m)
Improved adjusted operating profit: +14.2% to £190.4m (H1 2014: £166.7m)
Higher statutory profit: £99.8m (H1 2014: £79.5m)
Enhanced adjusted EPS: +8.5% to 21.8p (H1 2014: 20.1p)
Strong free cash flow: £116.4m (H1 2014: £64.7m)
Robust balance sheet: Net debt/EBITDA 2.4 times (H1 2014: 2.3 times)
Increased interim dividend: up 2.3% to 6.55p (H1 2014: 6.4p)
