
Highlights
Reported sales growth of 3%, with acquisitions contributing 2%, foreign currency exchange movements benefitting growth by 5% and like-for-like ('LFL') sales declining by 3%
Stable adjusted operating profit margin, reflecting good overhead cost control
Now expect to generate annualised restructuring benefits of around £10 million in 2016
Three acquisitions completed in H1, with two additional ones completed in July; complementary to the Group's strategy to provide a combination of hardware, software and services
Robust adjusted operating cash conversion of 134%
Dividend per share increased by 4%