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Annual Review and
Summary Financial Statement 2005
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2005 Overview

Revenue 1

+6.3%		 View a text version of the graph displaying Revenue (opens in a new window)   Margin 2

+30bps		 View a text version of the graph displaying Margin (opens in a new window)
 
Dividends

+4%		 View a text version of the graph displaying Dividends (opens in a new window)   Free cash flow 3

+76%		 View a text version of the graph displaying Free cash flow (opens in a new window)
 
  • Revenue growth ahead of goal ranges at 6.3%1
  • 6% confectionery growth1
  • 6% beverage growth1
  • Underlying operating margins +30bps2
  • Underlying profit before tax +12% at £873 million
  • Underlying earnings per share +9% at 33.9 pence
  • Significant increase in free cash flow3 to £404 million
  • Adams performance strong and growing ahead of the acquisition plan
  • Successful sale of Europe Beverages for £1.26 billion

1 Revenue growth at constant currency versus 52 weeks
2 Margin growth in basis points at constant currency versus 52 weeks
3 Free cash flow as defined on the reconciliation of Free Cash Flow

(except where stated all movements are at constant exchange rates and exclude the impact of the 53rd week in 2004)

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