Highlights
· Group sales increased 3.1% in constant currency and by 0.6% on LFL*** basis
· Improving trend in Mainland Europe with LFL sales turning positive Q2 2015
· UK & Ireland LFL sales up 2.8%
· Strategic Initiatives ahead of schedule; £7.0m incremental net benefit H1 2015
· Gross margin increased 20bps to 27.1%
· Supply chain review progressing well; findings to be presented Q4 2015
· Eight infill acquisitions for initial consideration of £34.0m and earn-out up to £10.2m
· Statutory profit before tax increased to £26.8m
· Interim dividend up 19.0% to 1.69p per share
