Mobile Search Annual Report 2021 Creating value together Associated British Foods is a diversified group, with a wide range of food and ingredient businesses as well as our flagship retail brand, Primark. We are united by our purpose to provide safe, nutritious and affordable food, and clothing that is great value for money. Download Annual Report 2021 Group financial highlights As at 18th 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 Financial performance and KPIs Chairman's statement The economic effects of the measures taken by governments to restrict the COVID-19 pandemic were evident in the financial results for our last financial year and in the results for this financial year. The Board recognises that a Group of our scale and significance has responsibilities to many stakeholders. I want to say thank you once again to every employee for their hard work and determination in these difficult times. Michael McLintock Chairman Download the Chairman's statement Chief Executive's statement We have the people and the cash resources to seize the opportunities ahead and look to the future with confidence. George Weston Chief Executive Download the Chief Executive's statement Financial review For the full year, the Board has proposed a final dividend of 20.5p per share giving a full year dividend of 26.7p per share. Further, the Board has declared the payment of a special dividend, to be paid as a second interim dividend, of 13.8p per share. John Bason Finance Director Download the financial review Creating long-term value Our businesses in action Read our latest case studies to see our businesses in action. Our businesses in action Our business model Our way of operating – entrepreneurial but also financially prudent and focused on the long term – has achieved growth over many years and creates long-term value for our shareholders and other stakeholders alike. How we create value Responsibility Update Read about the positive role we play, both socially and environmentally, in our latest responsibility update. Responsibility Update Downloads Full Annual Report Strategic report Governance report Responsibility Update 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