Financial Performance - Sales reached £1,722 million, reflecting a 2% underlying increase[35] - Adjusted operating profit increased by 2% underlying to £242 million[35] - Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) decreased by 4% headline to 245 pence[35] - Interim dividend increased by 5% to 78 pence[35] - Free cash flow significantly increased by £129 million to £156 million[35] - Net debt decreased from £12 billion to £10 billion[35] Segment Performance (Sales) - Assessment & Qualifications sales were £802 million, a 2% underlying increase[37] - Virtual Learning sales were £242 million, a 1% underlying decrease[37] - Higher Education sales were £337 million, a 4% underlying increase[37] - English Language Learning sales were £171 million, a 3% underlying decrease[37] - Enterprise Learning & Skills sales were £170 million, a 4% underlying increase[37] Strategic Outlook - The company reaffirms its full-year outlook and remains on track to meet 2025 priorities[36,49] - The company anticipates stronger sales growth in the second half of the year, particularly in Q4[41]