Strong First Half Performance
Delivered consistent operational and financial performance with revenue up 7%, operating profit up 7%, and a stable margin of 11.3%.
Significant Contract Wins
Secured more than GBP 1 billion of orders with a book-to-bill ratio of 1.3, including a 10-year EUR 284 million contract for Aerial Training Services in Germany.
Positive Cash Flow and Shareholder Returns
Achieved 84% cash conversion and announced an extension of the GBP 100 million share buyback program by a further GBP 50 million, along with a 7% dividend growth.
Global Expansion and Strategic Wins
Entered the U.S. market as a prime contractor with significant wins such as the Aerial Target Systems contract from the U.S. Army.
Robust Order Backlog and Pipeline
Closed the period with a robust funded order backlog of GBP 2.9 billion, with an additional U.S. unfunded backlog of GBP 0.6 billion, providing excellent visibility for future growth.