First Half Performance
Total revenues up 13% - strong rental revenue growth in UK, Middle East and France
EBITDA growth of 17% largely funding net capex programme of £62m
Group underlying operating profit increased by 10% - strong growth in UK and Middle East
Underlying PBT increased by 10% to £15.9m and underlying EPS increased by 12% to 7.40p
ROCE of 12.2% remains comfortably ahead of WACC at 9.5%
Strong balance sheet with net debt:EBITDA 1.61x - well supported by operational cash flows
Interim dividend up 18% reflecting good performance and Board's confidence in future prospects
