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Astral swings to full-year profit.

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UEST - Gary Arnold - Astral's incoming Chief Executive Officer
Financial summary:
• Revenue increased by 6% to R20.5 billion
• Operating profit increased by 281% to R1 125 million
• Headline earnings per share increased by 245% to 1 920 cents
• Debt of R1.0 billion cleared
• Final dividend per share declared for the year is 520 cents
18 Nov 1PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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