During the period under review, the beverage company's board declared an interim dividend of US$1,17c per share to be paid to shareholders on December 12 2012.
Announcing the company's results on Wednesday, Delta said its operating income grew by 41 percent while the operating margin improved from 18,5 percentlast year to 22 percent spurred by the favourable mix of premium products and operational efficiency.
Cash generated from operations was US$7,7 million an increase of US$15,4 million over last year. Net debt has remained within plan at US$20,9 million.
Capital expenditure amounted to US$36,6 million, notable projects being the lager packaging line in Harare and the installation of a PET line at the re-opened Bon Accord soft drinks facility in Bulawayo.
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