Operational and financial highlights
Underlying growth in revenues and adjusted operating profits of 3% and 8% respectively
Operating structure continues to deliver efficiency benefits with adjusted operating margin guidance for 2015 at 15%
Continuing strong growth in digital paid-for content revenues, with underlying revenues +26%
Advertising revenues stable with digital advertising at +18%
Live events underlying revenues +2%
o Exhibitions portfolio performed well - revenues up by 5% and H2 forward bookings +29%
o Performance across smaller live events disappointing, with revenues 5% lower
Financial Services revenues stable following 12% decline in the year ended 2014
Interim dividend of 1.5p, in line with guidance
New banking facilities in place on improved terms
