date:Nov 23, 2012
of provisions in Australia and higher receivables in Europe due to growth in the modern trade channel. Net interest paid increased by US$190 million over the prior period reflecting increased debt primarily reflecting the acquisition of Foster's, but the timing of a one off tax cash inflow in Australia more than offset this.
The group's gearing ratio as at 30 September 2012 reduced to 65.0% from 68.6% at 31 March 2012 (as restated). Net debt was reduced by US$750 million to US$17,112 million. A