Highlights
First half sales up 5% and underlying PBT up 5%
Performance of the group at constant rates on-track and in line with our previous expectations
Continuing businesses at constant rates: sales down 1% and underlying PBT down 3%
Full year outlook for continuing businesses at constant rates unchanged - expect performance to be slightly ahead of last year
Interim dividend up 5% to 20.5 pence, reflecting confidence in group's medium term prospects
At 30th September 2016 rates, ~£65 million translational benefit to full year underlying operating profit
