Revenue grew 7% underlying to £4,871m and adjusted operating profit rose 9% to £1,727m, with all business areas contributing to growth. Adjusted EPS increased 11% at constant currency, and the interim dividend was raised 7%. Net debt/EBITDA was 2.3x, and £1,750m of share buybacks were completed.Ori…
Revenue grew 7% underlying to £4,871m and adjusted operating profit rose 9% to £1,727m, with all business areas contributing to growth. Adjusted EPS increased 11% at constant currency, and the interim dividend was raised 7%. Net debt/EBITDA was 2.3x, and £1,750m of share buybacks were completed.
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