Highlights
- Revenue(1) from retained businesses increased by 1.6%
- Operating profit(1) from retained businesses increased by 3.6% as a result of increased revenues coupled with a continued focus on costs
- Operating margin(1) for retained businesses increased by 0.4% to 20.0%
- Digital revenues(1) for retained businesses has increased by 35.6% to £34.3 million
- Earnings per share(1) increased by 0.7% to 45.5 pence per share
- Net cost savings of £13 million exceeded our £10 million target
- £13.1 million expended on acquisitions to further expand our digital portfolio
- Disposals process realised gross proceeds of £263 million
- Continued strong cash generation
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