Good performance in line with our expectations
· Underlying revenue2 up 5%, underlying profit from operations3 up 10% and underlying EPS3 up 9%
· Record Construction and Services order book of £10.2bn
· Proposed full year dividend per share increased by 2% to 69.0p (2017: 67.5p) and on track for 2x cover target in FY20.
And later;
Dividend
The Board is recommending a full-year dividend of 69.0 pence per share (2017: 67.5 pence per share), up 2%, as cover continues to be built to 2x by FY20. Subject to shareholder approval, the final dividend of 46.0 pence per share will be paid on 3 December 2018 to shareholders on the register at close of business on 28 September 2018. As an alternative to the cash dividend, shareholders will again be offered the option to participate in a Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP). The deadline for shareholders to submit their instructions to participate in the DRIP in respect of the final dividend is 5.30 p.m. (London time) on 6 November 2018.
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