Record Revenue and Profit Growth
Revenue increased by 6.5% to $14.6 billion with net profit up 14.9% to $1.12 billion. Gross profits also rose by $476 million to $5.9 billion.
Strong Free Cash Flow
Generated $1.6 billion in free cash flow, a 23% increase from 2023, with a conversion of 142% of net profits.
Milwaukee's Market Leadership
Milwaukee sales grew by 11.6% in local currencies, further extending its market leadership.
Dividend Increase
Final dividend recommended at HK$1.18 per share, a 20.4% increase from 2023, with total dividend for 2024 increasing by 17.1%.
Strategic Focus on Innovation
Continued significant investment in R&D, increasing by over 40 basis points to 4.4% of sales.
Geographic Growth
All regions delivered growth, with Europe up over 10% and the rest of the world, led by Australia, up 12.5% in local currencies.
Reduction in Net Debt
Total net debt reduced by over 95% to $45 million at year-end.