
First quarter highlights
- Turnover increased by 11.9% to €12.1 billion
- Underlying sales growth 8.4% with emerging markets up 11.9% and developed markets up 4.2%; all categories contributing to growth
- Underlying volume growth 3.5%, pricing up 4.7%
- Acquisitions net of disposals contributed 2.7% to turnover;Alberto Culver brands performing well and Concern Kalina integration on track
- Quarterly dividend up 8% to €0.243