* Adjusted figures exclude the headcount reduction costs of £7.0m and the amortisation of acquisition-related intangible assets in 2009 of £1.0m (2008: £0.8m) of which £0.2m relates to Associates (2008: £0.2m).
- Revenue up 5%, geographically widespread
- Adjusted operating profit margin of 15.0% (12.0% including severance cost & amortisation)
- Interim dividend increase of 5% – confidence in future prospects
- Strong balance sheet with £4.1m net cash
- Good progress with cost reductions in line with expectations
