Mobile Search Home Investors Financial performance and KPIs Share Financial performance and KPIs Performance highlights For the 53 weeks ending 18 September 2021 £13.9bn Group revenue £1,011m Adjusting operating profit £908m Adjusted profit before tax 80.1p Adjusted earnings per share 26.7p Dividends per share 13.8p Special dividend per share £721m Gross investment £1,901m Net cash before lease liabilities £1,380m Net debt including lease liabilities £808m Operating profit £725m Profit before tax 60.5p Basic earnings per share KPIs For the 53 weeks ending 18 September 2021 Financial measures Non-financial measures We use key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure our progress in delivering the successful implementation of our strategy and to monitor our performance. Adjusted profit and earnings measures provide a consistent indicator of performance year-on-year and are aligned with incentive targets. Revenue is a measure of business growth. Constant currency comparisons are also used to provide greater clarity of performance. A measure of the commitment to the long-term development of the business. The Group’s organic growth objective aims to deliver steady growth in earnings and dividends over the long term. Adjusted earnings per share is a key management incentive measure. The Group’s organic growth objective aims to deliver steady growth in earnings and dividends over the long term. Adjusted earnings per share is a key management incentive measure. Net cash generated from operating activities is monitored to ensure that profit is converted into cash for future investment and to return to shareholders. This measure monitors the Group’s liquidity and capital structure and is used to calculate ratios associated with the Group’s banking covenants. This measure monitors the level of return generated by the Group’s investment in its operating assets. It is also a key part of management incentive targets. This measure is only provided since the implementation of IFRS16. This measure monitors the Group’s financial strength to ensure long-term financial stability. The 2019 figure is given on an IFRS 16 pro forma basis. Our approach to ESG Find out more about our approach to ESG and access our ESG investor day presentations. Read more How we create value We are a diversified group organised into five segments. Find out how we create long-term value for our stakeholders. Read more Associated British Foods plc Registered in England and Wales No. 293262 at Weston Centre, 10 Grosvenor Street, London W1K 4QY About us ABF at a glance Our purpose Business model Corporate governance Where we operate Our history Our Group Grocery Sugar Agriculture Ingredients Retail A-Z finder Quick links Annual Report Responsibility ESG Modern Slavery Act Statement Financial calendar e-Alerts Terms and conditions Privacy notice Accessibility Sitemap Cookie policy Copyright (c) 2021 Associated British Foods plc Our use of cookies We use necessary cookies to make our site work. We’d also like to set optional analytics cookies to help us improve it. We won’t set optional cookies unless you enable them. Using this tool will set a cookie on your device to remember your preferences. For more detailed information about the cookies we use, see our Cookie policy Manage Cookies Accept All