Adjusted profit before tax increased to GBP 30 million from GBP 20 million, helped by a lower interest charge and improved operating performance. Adjusted earnings per share were GBP 0.437, with Sarah noting EPS growth lagged profit growth due to a higher group tax charge and minority interest “leakage” in Nigeria.Adjusted operating profit increased to GBP 36 million from GBP 27 million, and the adjusted operating margin improved by 240 basis points. Finance Director Sarah (who noted the presentation was he ...