News Releases issued to the Stock Exchange
1 May 2001

Interim results for the six months to 28 Febuary 2001

Highlights Group Cash Flow Information
Key Achievements/ Performance Indicators Notes 1 - 7, Notes 8 - 12
Review Review Report (Auditors)
Group Profit & Loss Account Investor Information
Group Balance Sheet City Presentation

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

  • Double digit earnings growth
  • Enhancement of our brand portfolio through acquisition of key brands
  • Successful integration of Jinro Ballantine's into our business
  • Baskin-Robbins brand revitalisation is on track
  • Debt refinancing

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Unless otherwise stated comparative information and percentage movements in the review are given at constant exchange rates.

Spirits & Wine

  • Trading profit up 10% (£230m to £253m)
  • Turnover up 10% (£1,211m to £1,327m)
  • Advertising and promotion up 1% (£160m to £161m)
  • Core 4 brands gross profit up 10%

Quick Service Restaurants
  • System-wide sales growth of 11%
  • Number of combination stores up 9%
  • International business delivered £2m profit
Investor enquiries:
Graham Hetherington, Group Finance Director +44 (0) 117 978 5120
Peter Durman, Director of Investor Relations +44 (0) 117 978 5753

Media enquiries:
Jane Mussared, Director of Corporate Affairs +44 (0) 7880 783532
Anthony Cardew - Cardew & Co +44 (0) 20 7930 0777

Internet:
Corporate information, including the interim presentation to analysts, can be downloaded from the website at www.allieddomecqplc.com

 
 

Note: financial figures are at constant actual foreign currency rates