1、Hilton Food Group plcAnnual report and financial statements2018The leading specialist international food packing businessHilton Food Group plc,the leading specialist international food packing business,announces its results for the 52 weeks to 30 December 2018.In 2018,we continued to deliver on our
2、strategic objectives to build a significantly bigger and more diversified business.Seachills integration together with the new shellfish business win has driven volume and profit growth further supported in Australia through the start of production and transfer of operational control in the joint ve
3、nture facilities.We are adding another protein to our offering through an agreement to invest in leading vegetarian producer Dalco and continue to explore further opportunities in both domestic and overseas markets.Strategic highlights Seachill successfully integrated intothe Group and trading well
4、with newbusiness wins to expand further Commencement of Hilton production in Australia from a satellite facility inBrisbane;new factory expected to openahead of schedule in Q3 2019 Full operational control of Australian jointventure facilities from July 2018 with 15 year long term supply agreements
5、in place Joint venture agreement to invest in leading Dutch vegetarian product manufacturer Dalco completed since the year end following competition authority clearance Launch of fresh convenience foods inCentral EuropeOperating highlights Volume growth of 13.5%driven by afullyear from Seachill plus
6、 Australia Turnover up 21.5%and21.9%onaconstant currency basis Adjusted operating profit growth of 27.1%and 28.2%onaconstantcurrency basis with IFRSgrowth of 31.9%Strong operating cash generation andsignificant 99m investment in facilities to support future growthFinancial highlights2014201520162017