Diluted HEPS of 156.9 cps (1H23: 136.7 cps).
Revenue growth of +15.2% (1H23: +35.0%).
GPM increased +60bps to 30.2% (1H23: 29.6%).
Operating margin down to 9.9% (1H23: 10.3%).
Expense to sales up 110bps to 20.3% (1H23: 19.2%).
Dividend up +15.9% to 95 cps (1H23: 82 cps).
Doppio Zero and Piza e Vino results included in Speciality Brands segment from 1 December 2023.
Total South African restaurant sales increased +10.6% y-y. Total International restaurant sales increased 8.0% y-y (+15.0% y-y on a constant currency basis). Total Group restaurant sales increased 10.4% y-y (+9.0% y-y excluding Doppio Collection restaurants).
Total footprint increased from 639 at 30 June 2023 to 687 at 31 December 2023.
Trading conditions remained challenging, owing to pressure on consumer spending.
