Highlights
-39% underlying earnings growth
-Increased contributions from associates, Health & Beauty and Food
-Health & Beauty delivered strong like-for-like (LFL) sales growth of 4%
-Portfolio simplification continues with the announced divestment of Singapore Food business and sale of minority stake in Robinsons Retail
-Proceeds from Yonghui and Robinsons Retail divestments strengthen balance sheet to a net cash position of US$442 million
-Raised full-year underlying profit guidance to be between US$250 million and US$270 million
-Declared special dividend of US¢44.30 per share in addition to interim dividend of US¢3.50
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 July 2025 – “We are pleased to report strong first-half underlying profit growth to US$105 million, supported by improved Health & Beauty and Food profitability, higher contribution from associates, and a stabilising revenue growth trend. Our ongoing portfolio evolution enables us to prioritise capital on high-margin businesses and growth initiatives, while providing strategic flexibility for inorganic opportunities. As a result of our strategic progress, we are pleased to announce a special dividend of US¢44.30 per share – the first in 18 years – returning a total of US$647 million to shareholders, including the regular interim dividend. These decisions underscore our confidence in DFI’s long-term growth strategy and commitment to shareholder returns.”
Scott Price
Group Chief Executive
