| 31-Aug-25 | 31-Aug-24 | 31-Aug-23 | 31-Aug-22 | 31-Aug-21 | 1st Interim | 3.25p | 2.50p | 2.50p | 2.50p | 2.50p | 2nd Interim | 3.25p | 2.50p | 2.50p | 2.50p | 2.50p | 3rd Interim | 3.25p | 2.50p | 2.50p | 2.50p | 2.50p | 4th Interim | 4.95p | 6.70p | 6.30p | 5.70p | 5.30p | Total Dividend | 14.70p | 14.20p | 13.80p | 13.20p | 12.80p |
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| £ (Millions) | £ (Millions) | £ (Millions) | £ (Millions) | £ (Millions) | |
| Income Statement | 31-Aug-25 | 31-Aug-24 | 31-Aug-23 | 31-Aug-22 | 31-Aug-21 |
| Turnover | 10.33 | 9.74 | 10.56 | 10.95 | 9.43 |
| Operating Profit/(Loss) | 9.35 | 8.86 | 9.68 | 9.91 | 8.46 |
| Net Interest | (0.64) | (0.78) | (0.55) | (0.20) | (0.09) |
| Profit Before Tax | 8.71 | 8.08 | 9.13 | 9.71 | 8.37 |
| Profit After Tax | 8.66 | 8.08 | 9.13 | 9.70 | 8.37 |
| Total Dividend Paid | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Retained Profit/(Loss) for the Financial Year | n/a | n/a | 9.13 | 9.70 | 8.37 |
| Earnings per Share - Basic | 12.55p | 11.64p | 13.14p | 13.96p | 12.08p |
| Earnings per Share - Diluted | 12.55p | 11.64p | 13.14p | 13.96p | 12.08p |
| Earnings per Share - Adjusted | 12.55p | 11.64p | 13.14p | 13.96p | 12.08p |
| Dividend per Share | 14.70p | 14.20p | 13.80p | 13.20p | 12.80p |
| £ (Millions) | £ (Millions) | £ (Millions) | £ (Millions) | £ (Millions) | |
| Balance Sheet | 31-Aug-25 | 31-Aug-24 | 31-Aug-23 | 31-Aug-22 | 31-Aug-21 |
| Fixed Assets | |||||
| Intangible Assets | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Tangible Assets | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Fixed Investments | 259.64 | 258.41 | 229.71 | 230.50 | 234.81 |
| 259.64 | 258.41 | 229.71 | 230.50 | 234.81 | |
| Current Assets | |||||
| Stocks | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Debtors | 1.66 | 1.91 | 2.56 | 2.74 | 2.80 |
| Cash at Bank & in Hand | 1.52 | 1.69 | 1.56 | 2.31 | 7.72 |
| Other Current Assets | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Other Assets | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Total Assets | 262.81 | 262.01 | 233.83 | 235.54 | 245.32 |
| Liabilities | |||||
| Creditors: Amount Due Within 1 Year | 26.57 | 30.45 | 29.90 | 30.44 | 25.41 |
| Net Current Assets | (23.39) | (26.85) | n/a | (25.40) | (14.90) |
| Creditors: Amount Due Over 1 Year | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Provisions for Liabilities & Charges | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Other Liabilities | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Total Liabilities | 26.57 | 30.45 | 29.90 | 30.44 | 25.41 |
| Net Assets | 236.25 | 231.56 | 203.93 | 205.10 | 219.91 |
| Capital & Reserves | |||||
| Called Up Share Capital | 6.95 | 6.95 | 6.95 | 6.95 | 6.95 |
| Share Premium Account | 9.45 | 9.45 | 9.45 | 9.45 | 9.45 |
| Other Reserves | 212.18 | 204.79 | 38.54 | 176.78 | 192.40 |
| Profit & Loss Account | 7.67 | 10.38 | 148.99 | 11.92 | 11.12 |
| Shareholders Funds | 236.25 | 231.56 | 203.93 | 205.10 | 219.91 |
| Minority Interests | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Capital Employed | 236.25 | 231.56 | 203.93 | 205.10 | 219.91 |
| Cash Flow | 31-Aug-25 | 31-Aug-24 | 31-Aug-23 | 31-Aug-22 | 31-Aug-21 |
| Net Cash Flow From Operating Activities | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Returns On Investment & Servicing of Finance | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Taxation Paid | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Capital Expenditure | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Acquisitions & Disposals | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Equity Dividends Paid | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Management of Liquid Resources | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Financing | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Net Increase/Decrease In Cash | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Ratios | 31-Aug-25 | 31-Aug-24 | 31-Aug-23 | 31-Aug-22 | 31-Aug-21 |
| PE Ratio | 25.4 | 25.7 | 20.4 | 20.7 | 26.2 |
| PEG | 3.2 | n/a | n/a | 1.3 | 8.7 |
| EPS Growth | 8% | -11% | -6% | 16% | 3% |
| Dividend Yield | 4.6% | 4.7% | 5.2% | 4.6% | 4.0% |
| Dividend Cover | 0.85 | 0.82 | 0.95 | 1.06 | 0.94 |
| Dividend per Share Growth | 3.52% | 2.90% | 4.55% | 3.12% | 1.59% |
| Operating Cashflow Per Share | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Pre-tax Profit per Share | 12.84p | 11.92p | 13.46p | 14.32p | 0.12p |
| Cash Increase / Decrease per Share | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Turnover per Share | 15.23p | 14.36p | 15.57p | 16.15p | 0.14p |
| Net Asset Value per Share | 348.34p | 341.43p | 300.69p | 302.41p | 324.26p |
| Operating Margin | 90.52% | 90.98% | 91.63% | 90.49% | 89.71% |
| ROCE | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Net Gearing | 10.60% | 12.42% | 13.90% | 13.72% | 8.04% |
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