Operating profit was 13.5% up at €209.1m, well ahead of market forecasts which were in the region of €201m. Net attributable profit came in more or less in line with analysts’ forecasts at €95.3m, up 5.4% from last year. Sales at the group rose by 10% to €1.019 billion.
FRANCE: Remy Cointreau boosted by Bols
The French drinks group, Remy Cointreau, posted a net profit before exceptionals and goodwill of €109m for the year to March 31 2002, up 11.6% from last year's figure of €97.7m. The company attributed the positive results to the contribution from its acquisition of Bols and an uplift in Champagne sales.