Revenues increase from £53.6m to £135.5m following Aesica acquisition and good organic growth
Good organic revenue growth in both Bespak with YOY growth of 5.4%; Aesica sequential CC growth of 2.3%
Operating leverage in organic EBIT growth: Bespak YOY growth of 13.1%; Aesica sequential CC growth of 23.7%, with operating margin expansion to 6.2%
Adjusted basic EPS was slightly lower due to increase in shares in issue and finance costs following Aesica acquisition - revenue expected to be second half weighted
Interim dividend increased by 5.0% reflecting Board's confidence in the Group's prospects
Statutory PBT and EPS were lower as a result of special costs associated with Aesica integration actions
Further Net Debt reduction from £99.2m to £95.3m driven by strong cash flow from operations
