20 May 2015 – AGM statement

To coincide with the Annual General Meeting today, the Group has announced that it has made a good start to the year, delivering like for like growth against 2014.  The UK, Continental Europe and Rest of the World were all profitable and growing and the investments made in 2014 are performing in line with expectations.  The company will continue to look for opportunities for both organic and external investments and remains on course to meet market expectations for the full year.  Interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2015 are due out on 3 September 2015.  The shares have had a strong run but remain a BUY.