HIGHLIGHTS
• Record revenue of £536.8m, with an underlying growth of 14%
• Strong growth in encoder, measurement and automation, calibration and coordinate measuring machine product lines in our metrology business
• Revenue growth in all healthcare product lines
• 25% increase in adjusted profit before tax
• Capital expenditure of £42.6m, providing for future growth
• Headcount increase of 244, including 91 graduates and apprentices
• Strong balance sheet, with cash of £51.9m, compared with £21.3m last year
• Dividend increased by 8.3% to 52.0p
