Easyjet 2016 interim results. Payout ratio to increase to 50%

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Easyjet 2016 interim results. Payout ratio to increase to 50%

Resilient performance

easyJet delivered a robust performance in line with expectations

Total revenue increased to £1,771 million. Passengers grew to 31 million, driven by disciplined capacity growth with stable load factor

Strong cost control

Profit before tax and margin broadly flat at constant currency delivered through strong cost control

Targeting flat cost per seat excluding fuel at constant currency from FY 2015 to FY 2019 at normal levels of disruption

Cost control underpinned by short term action and structural initiatives

Capital structure and capital allocation

Maintaining a strong balance sheet, targeting current credit rating

Proposed increase in ordinary annual dividend to 50% payout of post-tax income

Outlook

Forward bookings in line with last year. easyJet is well placed to grow revenue and profit this financial year and deliver sustainable returns and growth for shareholders

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