Strong Sales Growth
Sales increased by 3.8% to GBP 1.8 million, outperforming the market. The company also gained 20 basis points of market share, reaching 7.9%.
Digital Sales Increase
Digital sales grew by 3 percentage points, now making up 40% of total sales, with Click & Collect sales up by around 30%.
Profit and Cash Flow
Profit before tax grew by 2.7% to GBP 211 million, with operating cash flow up 10% year-on-year, resulting in free cash flows of GBP 127 million.
Dividend Increase
An increased total ordinary dividend for the year of 44.5p per share, up 2.3% year-on-year, and a special dividend of 35p per share.
Expansion and Acquisitions
Opened first store in London and acquired a business in Ireland, expanding sales outside the U.K. for the first time.
Market Share Milestone
Continued progress towards a medium-term market share milestone of 10%.