Record financial and operational performance on the back of strong demand
Paid-for subscription product growth of 3.3 million to a total of 31.6 million
Revenue of £7,235 million, up 7%
EBITDA of £1,692 million, up 8% and operating profit of £1,330 million, up 9%
Basic earnings per share of 60.0p, up 18%
Free cash flow in excess of £1 billion
ARPU of £577, up £29 year on year
New services resonating strongly with customers
170% growth in internet-connected Sky+HD boxes to 2.7 million
19% increase in Sky Go users to 3.3 million
Fivefold increase in On Demand downloads
200% growth in Sky Store video rentals
Strong set of plans for 2013/14
Extending leadership in core areas:
o New slate of original British drama and outstanding year for Sky Sports
o Offer best quality and value in broadband
o Build advantage in customer service
Investing to accelerate growth and returns from new services:
o Accelerate roll-out of connected boxes
o Extend leadership in mobile video
o Buildmarket-leading on demand service
o Volume-driven impact of £60 million to £70 million expected on operating profit in 2013/14 with rapid returns from accelerated take-up and usage of new services
Growing returns to shareholders
18% increase in full year dividend to 30.0p per share, ninth consecutive year of growth
£500 million capital return to shareholders via share buy-back
