Boots Healthcare International

12 months to 31st March 2004
£m
2005
£m
  Local currency
Sales 505 523 +3.6% +5.8%
Brand investment/sales 28% 27%    
Operating profit 81 88 +8.9% +12.7%

Notes

Turning to Boots Healthcare International, sales were up 3.6% in sterling terms and up 5.8% in local currency.

A high level of brand investment was maintained.

Operating profit was up 8.9% or 12.7% in local currency.

Provided by Investis