Falling oil prices led to the devaluation of the naira in the second half of PZ Cussons’ financial year.
Pre-tax profit was £89.6 million, down from £125.1 million last year, and revenue slipped 4.9% to £819.1 million.
But investors were buoyed by an increase in the dividend for the 42nd consecutive year, this time up 3.1% to 8p a share.
The UK division made up for some of PZ Cussons’ African woes.
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