TURNOVER Total revenues increased by 11% on the comparable period to over £4 billion.
OPERATING PROFIT MARGIN Operating profit margin before goodwill and exceptional items increased by four percentage points to 19.9%.
PROFIT AFTER TAXATION Profit after taxation increased by 32% on the comparable period to £425 million.
EPS Earnings per share before goodwill and exceptional items increased by 58% to 29 pence.
OPERATING CASH INFLOW Operating cash inflow increased by 11% on the comparable period to £978 million.
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