Strong Revenue and Profit Growth
Total reported volumes increased by 16%, reported revenue grew by 18.2%, and reported operating profit rose by 15.1% due to the Britvic acquisition.
Britvic Integration Success
The integration of Britvic is on track, with synergy realization progressing as planned. Britvic volumes in the UK grew by 1%, and Pepsi Max saw strong market share growth.
Growth in Premium and Alcohol-Free Beverages
Premium beer and alcohol-free brews saw good growth, with premium beer up 5% and alcohol-free brews up 7%.
Market Share Gains in Key Regions
Carlsberg gained market share in Western Europe and Asia, with significant growth in markets like China and India for premium Carlsberg.
Positive Outlook and Guidance Update
The full-year guidance for organic operating profit growth has been narrowed towards the upper end of the previous range, now expected at 3% to 5%.