Highlights and key data

Revenue 13% higher at R51 357 million

Operating profit improved 8% to R3 166 million

HEPS flat at 831 cents per share

Core EPS up 7% to 937 cents per share

Diluted core EPS up 10% to 915 cents per share

Interim dividend up 5% to 400 cents per share

Return on equity of 21%

Overview of results

Imperial produced a good first half performance in its 2014 financial year. The portfolio of businesses within the group proved to be resilient and performed according to expectations amid challenging trading conditions in South Africa and Europe...read more