
A brief synopsis of the results and performance of the Company (see Important Information).
The Board is proposing a dividend increase for 2007/08 of 15% to 33p per ordinary share. This will result in a final dividend of 21.3p per ordinary share ($2.0497 per ADS). We are also targeting an increase of 8% per annum from 2008/09 to 2011/12. This uplift reflects our confidence in our growth prospects.
21.3p
15%
20 August 2008
Payable to shareholders on the register on 6 June 2008.