Greene King plc reported consolidated earnings results for the year ended April 28, 2019. For the period, the company has posted revenue of £2,216.9 million against £2,176.7 million a year ago. Operating profit was £314.7 million against £317.0 million a year ago. Profit attributable to equity holders of parent was £120.4 million against £183.3 million a year ago. Basic per share was 38.9 pence against 59.1 pence a year ago. Diluted per share was 38.7 pence against 58.9 pence a year ago.

The board has recommended a final dividend of 24.4 pence per share, in line with last year, subject to shareholder approval. This will be paid on 13 September 2019 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 9 August 2019. The proposed final dividend brings the total dividend for the year to 33.2 pence per share, in line with last year. This is in keeping with the board's policy of maintaining dividend cover of around two times underlying earnings, while continuing to invest for future growth.