Kerry reports profit before tax and non-trading items increased by 2.3% in 2008
Feb 24th, 2009 | By Finfacts Ireland Business & Finance Portal | Category: News worldwide
Food group Kerry today reported pre-tax profits of €240m for the year ending December 2008, down from the figure of €298m in 2007. Profit before tax and non-trading items increased by 2.3% to €317m. Profit after tax before intangible asset amortisation and non-trading items increased by 4.4% to €269m. Adjusted earnings per share increased by 7% to 153.9 cent. Basic earnings per share decreased to 101.3 cent per share.