Statutory operating profit up 20% to £104.7m; Adjusted operating profit up 22% to £118.8m reflecting strong underlying performance -both included a £10.3m foreign exchange benefit.
Solid UK performance; 2.2m customers up 1%, launched Aviva Home Response product range
Rapid expansion in North America
- Record partner signings; 100 new partners and affinity partner households now at 50m
- Significant growth in customer numbers and adjusted operating profit - up 28% to 3.0m and 75% to £21.2m
France and Spain customer numbers up 4% and 7% respectively
Our Italian business agreed a joint venture with Edison Energia, a major utility in Italy
Investment in Checkatrade and acquisition of Habitissimo
Strong cash generation - 118% cash conversion 2
Net debt 1.7x adjusted EBITDA, reflecting recent M&A activity
Dividend up 20% to 15.3p
