IAN MASON, GROUP CHIEF EXECUTIVE, COMMENTED:
"I am pleased to report a strong first half performance with all our regions contributing to the Group's sales growth of 11%, building on the excellent progress we made last year. Both our electronics and maintenance offers have grown at double digit rates and our eCommerce channel has grown by 26%.
As the leading global high service distributor operating in large, growing and highly fragmented markets, we have continued to take share, particularly from smaller competitors, and our strategy is delivering good results."
The interim dividend is held at 5p.
