31st Jan 2006 13:00
Tuesday 31 January 2006 FIRSTGROUP PLC STATEMENT RE: DIVIDEND POLICY In light of the Group's recent success in winning a further two enlarged railfranchises and securing over ‚£1bn of additional revenue per annum for up to 10years, the Board has determined to extend its policy, first stated in November2004, to increase the annual dividend by at least 10% per annum for theforeseeable future.Contacts:Rachael Borthwick,Head of Group Corporate Communications Tel: 07771 945432ENDFIRSTGROUP PLCRelated Shares:
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