John Menzies increases its 2016 interim dividend by 8%

DividendMax Ltd.

John Menzies increases its 2016 interim dividend by 8%

Overview

• Group has had a positive first half

• Aviation turnover up 7%

o Clear strategy delivering benefits

o Ground handling profitability improving, particularly in the UK

o Joint Venture with Oman Air secured

• Distribution delivered steady performance

o Media declines offset by strong Euro 2016 stickers sales

o Diversification away from the core print media business continues

o Secured a three-year national distribution services contract for WHSmith

• Favourable foreign exchange rates producing increased earnings

• Continuing strong cash generation - robust balance sheet

• Exceptional items charged in the period were £10.0m (2015: £6.2m) relating to a goodwill write-down (£7.2m) and net transactional costs of £2.8m

• Interim dividend up 8% to 5.4p

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