Highlights
Continued strong growth
o 12% growth in underlying revenue; 10% organic growth at constant exchange rates
o 6% growth in underlying operating profit; 8% organic growth at constant exchange rates
o 14% growth in underlying profit before tax
Excellent revenue visibility
o 92% of revenue for full year 2015/16 in place as of 30 October 2015
o 60% of revenue for full year 2016/17 already under contract
o £20 billion order book, reflecting £2 billion intake during the period
Replenished £10.5 billion bid pipeline provides further opportunities for growth
o £2.5 billion of new opportunities added to the bid pipeline during the period
Continued pre-capital expenditure cash conversion of over 100%
o Post-capital expenditure conversion of around 70% as anticipated
Ongoing focus on creating shareholder value
o 11% increase in underlying EPS to 34.5 pence
o 10% increase in interim dividend to 6.05 pence
