HIGHLIGHTS
Group earnings per share increased by 8 per cent to 24.8 cents per share.
Good growth in Specialty Products:
o North America coatings up 7 per cent.
o Asia Pacific coatings up 5 per cent.
o Personal care up 8 per cent.
Another year of excellent cash generation:
o Net cash position increased to $64.2 million.
Total dividends for the year increased by 11 per cent to 15.40 cents per share:
o Special dividend increased by 19 per cent.
