Imperial Brands Place announce an interim dividend per share up 4.0% to 44.90 pence.
Other financial highlights include:
• Strong tobacco pricing up 8.6% more than offsetting volume declines
• Delivering stable aggregate market share in their five priority markets in line with our strategic objective
• Next Generation Product net revenue up 16.8% by building scale in their market footprint and product innovation
• Adjusted earnings per share benefited from adjusted operating profit growth and share count reduction
• Cash conversion was strong on 12-month basis supported by improved working capital
• Delivering the £1.1bn share buyback this year
• Continued confidence in successful delivery of full-year results in line with guidance, with returns improving in line with five-year strategy
