Financial headlines 

  As at 14th September 2024

£20.1bn

Group revenue

£1,998m

Adjusted operating profit*

£1,281m

Gross investment*

193.7p

Basic earnings per share

£1,932m

Operating profit

£1,917m

Profit before tax

£1,957m

Adjusted profit before tax*

196.9p

Adjusted earnings per share*

£1,044m

Net cash before lease liabilities* 

£2,021m

Net debt including lease liabilities*

18.1%

Return on average capital employed* (‘ROACE’) 

90.0p

Dividends per share (including special dividend)

*Alternative Performance Measures (APMs) as defined on pages 206 to 210 in the Annual Report.

Our approach to ESG

Corporate governance

ABF remains committed to maintaining high standards of business ethics and integrity across the Group.

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Responsibility

Learn more about the responsible initiatives and efforts across our business.

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ESG investor days
 

Watch our past ESG investor events to hear more about our approach and work on Environmental, Social and Governance topics.

ESG investor days

Our purpose and values

Our purpose is to provide safe, nutritious, affordable food, and clothing that is great value for money.

 

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How we create value 

Find out how our operating model works to create long term value for our stakeholders. 

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Annual Report 

Our Annual Report for 52 weeks, year ended 14 September 2024 is available. 

Annual Report

Useful shareholder information

Annual general meeting

Information on the annual general meeting.

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Dividend history

The last dividend payments and dividend history.

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Broker coverage

Information and contact details for brokers and analysts.

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Advisers

Information and contact details for our advisers.

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