LONDON, November 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
In a preliminary results interview, Alison Cooper, CEO of Imperial Tobacco,
discusses the group's full-year results and updates on brand
performance.
In the interview she says it has been "a huge year for the
business".
"It's been great to see the robust performance we've delivered
given that it's a very challenging environment for consumer goods
companies at the moment and that robust performance has come
through in 6% earnings growth and a strong 10% growth in the
dividend per share as well."
Cooper gives an update on brand and regional performances, which
are both now being reported and managed on a new basis. She also
discusses Fontem Ventures, the new standalone business due to
launch its first products in 2014.
Looking ahead she says 2014 will be an important year of
transition. "It's about backing growth and all those growth
initiatives in the business. But, at the same time, recognising
that we need to build resilience."
Reporting his final set of results prior to retirement after 25
years with the business, CFO Robert
Dyrbus gives an update on costs savings, net debt, cash
conversion and the dividend.
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SOURCE Imperial Tobacco PLC