Our performance reflects the increasing success of our business strategy
Strong growth in profits* and earnings*
Strong operating cash performance
Good progress in strategic acquisition and investment programme
Record order book and future workflows
Dividend increase of 26%
*Before exceptional items and amortisation, and including the pre-exceptional results of discontinued operations in adjusted earnings per share
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Since 2000 Balfour Beatty's reported pre-tax profit from continuing operations before exceptional items and amortisation, and adjusted earnings per share have grown by compound annual rates of 13% and 19% respectively.