Group overview

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Revenue up 16 per cent to £2.0 billion

Operating profit up 7 per cent at £128.0 million

Adjusted EPS^† up 5 per cent to 46.5 pence

Final dividend up 10 per cent to 17.06 pence,
giving a total dividend for the year of 22.65 pence

Group order book up 79 per cent to £12.0 billion

EBITDA up 7 per cent to £249.2 million

Divisional

• Strong UK Bus performance despite fuel price rises, operating profit up 16 per cent, customer satisfaction improved
• Smooth CrossCountry start, Arriva established as a leading UK rail operator
• Excellent improvements in operational performance and customer satisfaction at Arriva Trains Wales
• Double-digit mainland European growth driven by new contracts, acquisitions and investments: 23 per cent revenue growth, and 15 per cent operating profit growth^††

* From continuing operations
^† From continuing operations and before goodwill impairment, intangible asset amortisation and exceptional items
^†† Before goodwill impairment and intangible asset amortisation, and including share of associated companies’ revenue and operating profit