Financial Highlights
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Group revenue up 9% to £13.3bn |
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Adjusted operating profit up 10% to £1,185m* |
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Adjusted profit before tax up 13% to £1,096m** |
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Adjusted earnings per share up 13% to 98.9p** |
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Dividends per share up 12% to 32.0p |
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Net capital investment of £600m |
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Net debt reduced to £804m |
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Operating profit up 25% to £1,093m, profit before tax up 15% to £876m and basic earnings per share up 6% to 74.8p |
George Weston, Chief Executive of Associated British Foods, said:
"I am delighted to report that the group has again delivered a great set of results. Grocery was much improved, Agriculture achieved record profits, Sugar was in line with our expectations and it was a remarkable year for Primark."
