HIGHLIGHTS
Profit and RoTE growth underpinning increasing returns to shareholders
12.5% growth in underlying profits to £71.9 million (2015 H1: £63.9 million)
Statutory profit before tax increased by 11.0% to £69.5 million (2015 H1: £62.6 million)
EPS increased by 17.2% to 19.1p (2015 H1: 16.3p)
Paragon Bank reports maiden profit
Return on tangible equity improved to 12.7% (2015 H1: 11.0%)
Dividend increased by 19.4% in line with target cover ratio
£83.5 million of £100.0 million share buy-back programme completed
