Gin boom boosts Gordon's owner Diageo
The Gordon's Gin owner said operating profits rose 9 per cent to £4bn in the year to June 30.
The company said rising profits were driven by organic growth of its key brands following significant investment.
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Hide AdIvan Menezes, chief executive of Diageo, said: "Diageo has delivered another year of strong performance.
"Organic volume and net sales growth was broad-based across regions and categories, with new product innovation being a strong contributor.
"These results reflect the steady progress we are making and, as we look ahead, we see attractive opportunities to deliver consistent growth and create shareholder value."