Diluted HEPS up 17.6% y-y to 218.7cps (FY24: 185.9cps).
Revenue increased by 1.5% y-y to R8 006m.
GPM improved by 80bps to 25.9%.
OPM increased from 9.6% to 10.6%.
Expenses increased by 3.0% y-y to R1 277m. Expense-to -sales increased from 15.7% to 15.9%.
Dividend of 111.1cps (FY24: 62.0cps).
Operating cashflow decreased by 1.6% y-y to R792m.
Gross debt decreased by 46% y-y to R324m.
Regional Long life foods increased revenue by 6.5%, the three largest contributors to growth were fruit juice, meat products and dry foods.
Regional revenue growth was supported by an increased focus on product and packaging innovation, mainly in the ready meals, dry foods and fruit juice categories. This includes the launch of the Rhodes fruit nectar juice range, which has been well received by consumers.
