The Americas
- Turnover of €13 442 million (33% of Group)
- Underlying sales growth of 4.1%
- Operating profit of €1 971 million
- Operating margin of 14.7%
- Sustained good performance in the US
- Increased momentum in Brazil and Mexico
- Our One Unilever programme simplified operations across the region
Europe
- Turnover of €15 205 million (38% of Group)
- Underlying sales growth of 2.8%
- Operating profit of €1 678 million
- Operating margin of 11.0%
- Marked improvement in Western Europe
- Outstanding performance in Russia
- Improved growth in all major countries including UK, Germany, Italy and the Netherlands
Asia Africa
- Turnover of €11 540 million (29% of Group)
- Underlying sales growth of 11.1%
- Operating profit of €1 596 million
- Operating margin of 13.8%
- Strong growth reflecting vibrant markets and priority placed on building business in this region
- All major developing and emerging businesses growing strongly
- Continued good progress in China
