date:Sep 17, 2012
Associated British Foods plc issues the following update prior to entering the close period for its full year results, 52 weeks to 15 September 2012, which are scheduled to be announced on 6 November 2012.
The groups adjusted operating profit for the second half will be substantially ahead of last year and in line with expectations. The income statement will include a non-cash charge of some 100m for the impairment of property, plant and equipment at the meat factory in Australia. This is an ex