Interim Management Statement

Stagecoach Group plc

26 August 2014

Interim Management Statement

Stagecoach Group plc ("the Group") is today publishing an interim management statement, covering available information for the period to the date of this announcement.

Financial performance

The overall profitability of the Group has remained satisfactory, and there has been no material change to our expected adjusted earnings per share for the year ending 30 April 2015.

Like-for-like revenue growth for the financial year to date in each of the Group's main businesses is provided below.

UK Bus (regional operations) - twelve weeks ended 20 July 2014 4.0%

UK Bus (London) - twelve weeks ended 20 July 2014 14.4%

UK Rail - twelve weeks ended 20 July 2014 4.9%

North America - three months ended 31 July 2014 4.9%

(including Megabus.com)

Virgin Rail Group - twelve weeks ended 20 July 2014 5.7%

UK Bus (regional operations)

Our UK Bus (regional operations) Division has continued to grow both passenger volume and revenue year-on-year. Like-for-like passenger volume growth for the twelve week period was 0.9%. Higher commercial revenue (i.e. revenue earned directly from fare-paying passengers) has contributed most to overall revenue growth, with concessionary, contract, tendered and school revenue also continuing to grow. As we expected, local authorities continue to seek to minimise concessionary reimbursement amounts and we therefore continue our endeavours to deliver good growth in commercial revenue to offset inflationary cost increases.

UK Bus (London)

Revenue growth in our UK Bus (London) Division has been strong during the period due to the commencement of two new contracts and the continuing effect of contracts won last year. Revenue growth has, however, been a little less than expected due to quality incentive income being adversely affected by traffic disruption related to continuing road works. Excluding the uplift in contract prices to compensate for the cessation of Bus Service Operators' Grant (a rebate of fuel duty), revenue increased by 8.7%. Our focus remains on keeping costs under control and bidding competitively to retain existing and win new contracts.

UK Rail

The financial performance of our UK Rail Division is in line with our expectations, as we continue to focus on growing revenue and controlling costs to mitigate the substantial increases in premia payments to the Department for Transport ("DfT"). We continue to discuss with the DfT the planned extensions to our South West Trains and East Midlands Trains franchises, and now expect that these will be formally awarded shortly after the UK General Election in May 2015.

We were disappointed not to have been selected to operate the Docklands Light Railway franchise, but remain optimistic about our prospects in UK Rail. We have submitted a bid with Virgin as one of three shortlisted bidders for the new East Coast franchise and we expect the DfT to confirm the operator of that franchise later in 2014. Earlier this month, the DfT also confirmed that we are one of three shortlisted bidders for a new TransPennine Express rail franchise. It is our intention to bid selectively on future rail franchises where we believe there is the right risk-reward profile and we can add value to our shareholders.

North America (including Megabus.com)

Revenue growth in North America remains encouraging, reflecting the continued expansion of our megabus.com services. Megabus.com increased revenue by 14.9% in the three months ended 31 July 2014. We are satisfied with the progress of our Florida megabus.com network, where operations began in May 2014. The operating environment in North America is competitive, but we remain positive on the division's prospects and the market opportunity.

Virgin Rail Group

The new West Coast Trains franchise commenced on 22 June 2014 and is planned to run until at least 31 March 2017. The DfT has the discretion to extend the contract, on pre-agreed terms, by an additional year to 31 March 2018. While it is still early in the new franchise, trading to date has been strong.

Twin America

We and our joint venture partners remain in discussion with the US Department of Justice and the New York Attorney General to conclude the previously reported litigation relating to our Twin America joint venture.

The New York sightseeing market remains highly competitive, with current trading challenging.

Financial position

The Group maintains a strong financial position with investment grade credit ratings and appropriate headroom under its debt facilities. Consolidated net debt has, as expected, increased from 30 April 2014, reflecting additional investment in our bus fleet and the reversal of some favourable working capital timing differences in the previous financial year, offset by continued strong cash generation from operations.

Outlook

Although there are a number of challenges to growing profit in the year ending 30 April 2015, overall current trading is satisfactory and we remain on course to meet our expectations for the year.

For further information, please contact:

Stagecoach Group plc www.stagecoachgroup.com

Investors and analysts

Ross Paterson, Finance Director 01738 442111

Bruce Dingwall, Group Financial Controller 01738 442111

Media

Steven Stewart, Director of Corporate Communications 07764 774680

Notes

(1) Like-for-like revenue growth is derived, on a constant currency basis, by comparing year-to-date revenue with the equivalent prior year period for those businesses and individual operating units that have been part of the Group throughout both periods.

(2) This announcement contains certain forward-looking statements with respect to the financial performance, financial position and businesses of Stagecoach Group plc. These statements and forecasts involve risk, uncertainty and assumptions because they relate to events and depend upon circumstances that will occur in the future. There are a number of factors that could cause actual results or developments to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made only as at the date of this announcement. Except as required by law, Stagecoach Group plc has no obligation to update the forward-looking statements or to correct any inaccuracies therein.