Highlights include:
Good increase at constant exchange rates in revenue, adjusted operating profit and adjusted earnings per share
Group operating margin of 6.8% up 20 basis points at constant exchange rates with margins up in North America and Continental Europe and down in UK & Ireland and Rest of the World
Eight acquisitions announced to date in 2016, including three announced today, with committed spend of £101 million
Continued strong cash conversion with operating cash flow to adjusted operating profit of 97%
23 year track record of dividend growth continues with an increase of 11% in the interim dividend
