Diploma 2017 final results
Revenue and adjusted operating profit increased by 18% and 19%, respectively.
Underlying revenues increased by 7%; currency movement increased revenues by 9% and businesses acquired made a net contribution of 2%.
Adjusted operating margins improved slightly to 17.3% as transactional currency effects eased in the Healthcare businesses and margins improved in the acquired businesses.
Adjusted profit before tax and adjusted EPS both increased by 19% to £77.5m and to 49.8p, respectively.
Strong free cash flow of £55.7m; cash funds of £22.3m at end of September.
Total dividend increased by 15% to 23.0p per share reflecting strong financial position and confidence in Group's growth prospects.
