SSP Group plc reported trading update for the first quarter ended 31 December 2019. Overall like-for-like sales growth was in line with expectations, with the external headwinds noted in the second half of last year continuing, as anticipated, into the first quarter of this year. Total group revenue in the first quarter increased by 7.5% on a constant currency basis, comprising like-for-like sales growth of 1.2% and net contract gains of 6.3%. Total group revenue growth at actual exchange rates was 6.1%. Net contract gains remained strong in the first quarter, at 6.3%, driven by the significant new contract openings last year.