Highlights
Solid performance with profit before tax slightly ahead of the prior year despite a challenging macro environment particularly in the Group's largest market of Nigeria
Brand shares maintained or growing in all the Group's major markets and categories
Successful on time completion of three year project to implement SAP in all markets
Strong balance sheet with net debt at 1.1 x EBITDA
Dividend increased 2.1% marking 44th consecutive year of year on year increases
