SP10 Sep 2022 11:01
Not much interest in this board - will chat to myself and buy a few more.
Robust trading performance and in a position of financial strength
Strong revenue momentum; reported revenue up 10.3% to £1,010.2m, like-for-like revenue1 up 9.2% on a constant currency basis to £1,000.2m
Adjusted operating profit1 of £42.5m, down 9.5%, (H1 2021 £47.0m); UK performance broadly in line with the prior period, while our international performance has been impacted by COVID-19 restrictions and inflation
Leverage1 maintained at 1.9 times within target range
Basic earnings per share up 4.8% to 4.4p
Free cash flow2 of £91.2m, up £51.1m
Interim dividend per share of 2.77p, up 5.0% on the prior period