Full Year Results for the year ended 31 December 2011
With a record financial performance in 2011, we are now delivering industry-leading performance in most of our markets and are well positioned to exploit emerging growth opportunities.
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Record statutory profit before tax and amortisation of £180.2 million (2010: £97.3m) |
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Revenue growth of 5.3% to £2,238.0 million (2010: £2,125.9m) |
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Operating profit increased by 10.3% to £225.2 million (2010: £204.2m) |
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Revenue and profit growth in every division. Record profits in our UK Coach business of £34.9 million |
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Industry leading operating margins in Spain, North America, UK Coach and Rail - North America achieved 10% margin; Group margin has almost doubled since 2009 |
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Passenger journeys rose by 5.4 million journeys to 656.6 million |
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Strong balance sheet with long-term funding maturity. Gearing ratio further improved to 1.9x (2010: 2.1x) |
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Basic EPS increased 14.4% to 27.0p (2010: 23.6p); 20.3p delivered from non-rail earnings (2010: 17.9p) |
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Final dividend increased 8.3% to 6.5p |
