Ex Div 31/08/2011

Divi paid 05/10/2011

Divi 4.9p

Stagecoach Group plc - Preliminary results for the year ended 30 April 2011



Business highlights

· Strong Group performance delivering good returns for shareholders

o Adjusted earnings per share* up 27.3% to 23.8p

o Full year dividend up 9.2% to 7.1p

· Completing review of capital structure - will report conclusions in August 2011

· Further megabus.com expansion driving revenue growth in North America

· Sector-leading profit margin and good passenger volume growth trends at UK Bus

· UK Rail underpinned by operational delivery and customer satisfaction

· Shortlisted for Greater Anglia and West Coast rail franchises; Virgin Rail Group in discussions about a franchise extension at West Coast

· Positive outlook for the Group's greener, smarter public transport services


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