Group Highlights
Revenue growth in constant currency of 2% on prior year; in addition JV revenue increasing by £172m
Operating profit growth of 7% despite the impact of weakening currencies
Excluding the impact of exchange rates, operating profit would have been 18% higher than prior year
Rafferty's Garden acquisition completed early in the year for £42.2m in cash
Disposal of Polish Home Care brands completed in February for £46.6m in cash
Strong balance sheet with only a small net debt position at the end of the year
Total dividend increased 5% year on year being the 41st year of consecutive year on year increases
