OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

• Revenue and operating profit growth driven by an 8% increase in transaction volumes (10% on a like-for-like basis)
• Operating margin2 43% against 42% last year
• UK and Ireland network expanded by 11% to 21,990 terminal sites
• Bill payment service launched in Romania
• Romanian terminal sites increased to over 5,700 including 2,000 fully branded PayPoint sites
• PayCash launched allowing internet customers to pay in cash
• Announced Collect+ parcel delivery and collection joint venture with Home Delivery Network
• Consumer satisfaction4 98% (84% very satisfied)

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