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KYGA Kerry Group Plc

82.70
-1.60 (-1.90%)
03 May 2024 - Closed
Delayed by 15 minutes
Share Name Share Symbol Market Type Share ISIN Share Description
Kerry Group Plc LSE:KYGA London Ordinary Share IE0004906560 'A'ORD EUR0.125 (CDI)
  Price Change % Change Share Price Bid Price Offer Price High Price Low Price Open Price Shares Traded Last Trade
  -1.60 -1.90% 82.70 79.90 83.90 83.60 80.30 83.40 17,405 16:35:00
Industry Sector Turnover Profit EPS - Basic PE Ratio Market Cap
Food Preparations, Nec 8.02B 728.3M 4.1150 19.51 14.21B

Kerry Group PLC Preliminary Statement of Results 31 December 2022 (0725Q)

16/02/2023 7:00am

UK Regulatory


TIDMKYGA

RNS Number : 0725Q

Kerry Group PLC

16 February 2023

 
 Date: 16 February 2023 
 
 LEI: 635400TLVVBNXLFHWC59 
 
 KERRY GROUP 
 
 PRELIMINARY STATEMENT OF RESULTS FOR THE YEARED 31 DECEMBER 2022 
 
 A Year of Record Growth in a Dynamic Operating Environment 
 
 OVERVIEW 
 
 
 
 *    Group revenue of EUR8.8 billion reflecting 18.0%(1)      organic growth 
 
 
 
 *    Group volume growth of 6.1% and pricing of +11.7% 
 
 
 *    Taste & Nutrition volume +7.8% | pricing +8.7% 
 
 
 *    Dairy Ireland volume +0.2%(2) | pricing +36.0%(2) 
 
 
 *    EBITDA increased by 12.9% to EUR1.2 billion 
 
 
 *    EBITDA margin of 13.9% (2021: 14.7%) 
 
 
 *    Adjusted EPS of 440.6 cent; +7.3% in constant      currency (15.7% reported currency growth) 
 
 
 
 *    Basic EPS of 341.9 cent (2021: 430.6 cent) 
 
 
 *    Free cash flow of EUR640m reflecting 82% cash      conversion 
 
 
 
 *    Final dividend per share of 73.4 cent (total 2022      dividend up 10.1% to 104.8 cent) 
 
 
 
 
   *    Strong progress on sustainability commitments 
        including increasing our nutritional reach to 1.2 
        billion consumers 
 
 
 
 Edmond Scanlon, Chief Executive Officer 
 
 "As we marked Kerry's 50th year in 2022, we achieved record organic revenue growth against 
  the backdrop of an exceptionally dynamic operating environment. I am proud of the broad-based 
  volume growth we delivered across our end use markets, channels, regions and emerging markets 
  despite the macroeconomic conditions. Our teams worked closely with our customers to actively 
  manage through the inflationary environment, while continuing to innovate and develop their 
  offerings to meet evolving marketplace needs. 
 
 We made good strategic progress in the year through development of our innovation platforms, 
  footprint expansion and continued portfolio development. We completed a number of acquisitions 
  aligned to our strategic priorities of Taste, Nutrition and Emerging Markets, and since year-end 
  we announced the potential sale of our Sweet Ingredients Portfolio, as we continue to enhance 
  and refine our business to areas where we can add most value. 
 
 While recognising the current market uncertainty, we believe we are strongly positioned to 
  continue to grow our business through this period. In 2023, we expect to achieve 3% to 7% 
  adjusted earnings per share growth on a constant currency basis, before the dilution from 
  the potential sale of the Sweet Ingredients Portfolio." 
 
 (1) Comprises volume growth of 6.1%, positive pricing of 11.7% and a favourable transaction 
  currency impact of 0.2% 
 
 (2) Pro-forma performance of re-presented segmental structure excluding the Consumer Foods 
  Meats and Meals business disposal in 2021 
 
 Performance 
 
 Group reported revenue in the year increased by 19.3% to EUR8.8 billion. This reflected volume 
  growth of 6.1%, increased pricing of 11.7%, favourable transaction currency of 0.2%, favourable 
  translation currency of 6.8% and contribution from business acquisitions of 4.3%, partially 
  offset by the impact of business disposals of 9.8%. 
 
 Group EBITDA increased by 12.9% to EUR1.2 billion, with an EBITDA margin of 13.9% (2021: 14.7%), 
  as the dilution from the impact of passing through input cost inflation was partially offset 
  by accretion from portfolio developments, operating leverage, mix and efficiency initiatives. 
 
 Constant currency adjusted earnings per share increased by 7.3% to 440.6 cent (2021: 12.1% 
  increase). Basic earnings per share was 341.9 cent (2021: 430.6 cent) as the prior year included 
  a credit from the sale of the Consumer Foods Meats and Meals business. The Board recommends 
  a final dividend of 73.4 cent per share, an increase of 10.0% on the final 2021 dividend. 
  Together with the interim dividend of 31.4 cent per share, this brings the total dividend 
  for the year to 104.8 cent, an increase of 10.1% on 2021. 
 
 Research and development expenditure amounted to EUR303m (2021: EUR297m) and net capital expenditure 
  was EUR217m (2021: EUR315m) as the Group continued to invest in its strategic priorities of 
  Taste, Nutrition and Emerging Markets. Free cash flow for the year was EUR640m (2021: EUR566m) 
  representing cash conversion of 82%. 
 
 Good progress was made in the year against the Beyond the Horizon sustainability strategy 
  and commitments. Kerry increased its nutritional reach to 1.2 billion consumers globally. 
  The Group achieved a 48% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 carbon emissions(3) , while strong progress 
  was made in reducing food waste in Kerry's operations by 32%(3) . 
 
 (3) Progress vs 2017 baseline 
 
 Markets 
 
 The overall demand environment remained robust through the year despite the macroeconomic 
  backdrop. Consumers continued to seek new taste experiences, cleaner labels and added functional 
  benefits through food and beverages. The cost-of-living crisis has resulted in many consumers 
  looking for relative value options to meet their purchase preferences, depending on their 
  available resources. 
 
 Customers continued to prioritise the resiliency of their supply chains through this period 
  of inflationary pressure. Innovation has become increasingly more targeted, as they seek to 
  meet various consumer preferences within different price ranges. Customers are working with 
  and looking for supplier partners to support them in addressing these current market challenges 
  and opportunities, as they navigate through this dynamic operating environment. 
 
 Business Reviews 
 
 Taste & Nutrition 
 
 Excellent growth across our end use markets, regions and channels 
 
 
                                                                                                                                                                                    2022                                         Performance(4) 
 
 
 Revenue                                                                                                                                                                       EUR7,417m                                                7.8%(5) 
 
 
 EBITDA                                                                                                                                                                        EUR1,220m                                                 +20.4% 
 
 
 EBITDA margin                                                                                                                                                                     16.5%                                                -120bps 
 
 
 (4) performance of re-presented segmental structure | (5) volume growth 
 
 *    Overall volume growth of 7.8% with strong Q4      performance of 6.1% 
 
 
 
 
   *    Very strong growth across our Food and Beverage EUMs 
        - particularly Meat, Snacks, Dairy and Bakery 
 
 *    Retail channel volume growth of 5.5% and foodservice      growth of 14.0% 
 
 
 
 *    Pricing of 8.7% reflected the management of input      cost inflation 
 
 
 
 *    EBITDA margin reduction resulting from the effect of      passing through input cost inflation 
 
 
 
               Taste & Nutrition reported revenue increased by 29.4% to EUR7.4 billion in the year. This 
                reflected volume growth of 7.8%, increased pricing of 8.7%, favourable transaction currency 
                of 0.2% and translation currency of 8.2%, with a contribution from acquisitions (net of disposals) 
                of 4.5%. 
 
               Very strong volume growth was achieved through the year across all regions despite the backdrop 
                of managing significant price increases and supply chain constraints. This volume growth was 
                supported by strong performances in authentic taste technologies across botanicals, natural 
                extracts and Tastesense (R) salt and sugar reduction, while Kerry's range of food waste reduction 
                technologies continued to perform well. 
 
               The retail channel delivered strong growth with customers targeting innovation around new 
                taste experiences, relative value options, improved nutrition and food waste reduction. Kerry's 
                foodservice channel delivered very strong growth through seasonal products and limited time 
                offerings, combined with continued co-development on back-of-house efficiencies. Business 
                volumes in emerging markets increased by 10.4% in the year, as very strong growth in the Middle 
                East, Southeast Asia and LATAM were partially offset by challenging conditions in China. 
 
 
 Americas Region 
 
 *    Volume growth of 8.4% with Q4 performance of 6.2% 
 
 
 *    Growth led by Meat, Beverage and Bakery 
 
 
 *    Very strong growth across both retail and foodservice      channels 
 
 
 
 *    LATAM delivered excellent growth 
 
 
               Revenue in the region increased by 33.0% to EUR4.2 billion in the year. This reflected volume 
                growth of 8.4%, increased pricing of 7.4%, favourable transaction currency of 0.1% and favourable 
                translation currency of 12.5%, with a contribution from acquisitions of 4.6%. 
 
               Growth in North America remained strong across both retail and foodservice channels through 
                the year. This was led by an excellent performance in Meat and Meat Alternatives across food 
                preservation, culinary taste, texture systems and clean-smoke technologies. Performance in 
                the Beverage EUM continued to be strong, driven by new innovations incorporating Kerry's authentic 
                natural taste, coffee extract and Tastesense (R) sugar reduction technologies. Bakery achieved 
                good growth through increased demand for functional solutions and texture systems, while Snacks 
                continued to deliver strong growth with category leaders. Growth in foodservice remained strong 
                due to seasonal and promotional menu offerings, as well as new launches enhancing back-of-house 
                efficiency for customers across both food and beverage applications. 
 
               LATAM delivered excellent growth across the year led by Mexico and Brazil. Volume growth in 
                Mexico was strong across Beverage and Snacks, supported by wins in authentic taste, while 
                volumes in Brazil were driven by performance in Meals and Meat. 
 
               Within the global Pharma EUM, volumes in excipients were lower in the year due to supply chain 
                constraints. 
 
               During the year, the Group acquired the B2B powdered cheese business and related assets(6) 
                of The Kraft Heinz Company based in the US, enhancing Kerry's scale, manufacturing capability 
                and customer base in the snacking category. 
 
 (6) In September 2022 Kerry acquired the B2B powdered cheese business and related assets 
  of The Kraft Heinz Company as a carve out business acquisition 
 
 Europe Region 
 
 *    Volume growth of 6.2% with Q4 performance of 6.1% 
 
 
 *    Snacks, Dairy and Meals delivered strongest growth 
 
 
 *    Growth led by foodservice while retail performed well 
 
 
               Revenue in the region increased by 25.1% to EUR1.5 billion in the year. This reflected volume 
                growth of 6.2%, increased pricing of 13.9%, favourable transaction currency of 0.2% and translation 
                currency of 2.1%, with a contribution from acquisitions (net of disposals) of 2.7%. 
 
               Growth in the year was particularly strong given the economic backdrop in the region. The 
                Snacks EUM delivered strong growth through savoury taste launches and Kerry's Tastesense (R) 
                salt reduction technology portfolio, given increased customer focus on enhancing product nutritional 
                profiles. Growth in Dairy was supported by new innovations in ice-cream and dairy alternative 
                launches in the foodservice channel, while Meals continued to achieve good growth through 
                taste systems and functional solutions. Performance in the foodservice channel was supported 
                by continued innovation with quick service restaurants on new menu development and seasonal 
                products. 
 
               Growth across the region was strongest in Central and Southern Europe, while the UK and Ireland 
                had a very strong finish to the year. Performance in Eastern Europe was impacted by the ongoing 
                war in the region. During the year, the Group divested its operations in Russia and Belarus, 
                while further investing in its biotechnology capabilities with the acquisition of c-LEcta(7) 
                , which is a leading biotechnology innovation company based in Leipzig, Germany. 
 
 (7) In March 2022 Kerry acquired 93% of the issued share capital of the company c-LEcta GmbH 
  - 'c-LEcta' 
 
 APMEA Region 
 
 *    Volume growth of 8.1% with Q4 performance of 5.9% 
 
 
 *    Growth led by Snacks, Meat and Bakery 
 
 
 *    Middle East and Southeast Asia achieved excellent      growth 
 
 
 
               Revenue in the region increased by 26.8% to EUR1.7 billion in the year. This reflected volume 
                growth of 8.1%, increased pricing of 7.1%, favourable transaction currency of 0.2% and translation 
                currency of 4.5%, with a contribution from acquisitions of 6.9%. 
 
               Growth in the region was primarily driven by very strong performances in the Middle East and 
                Southeast Asia, partially offset by performance in China, which was impacted by localised 
                COVID-19 related restrictions across the course of the year. 
 
 Overall growth was strong across all end use markets and channels. Snacks achieved very strong 
  growth driven by local authentic taste innovations with regional leaders. Growth in Meat was 
  led by savoury taste and smoke innovations, particularly in the foodservice channel, while 
  growth in Bakery was supported by texture solutions and increased demand for preservation 
  systems . 
 
 The Group continued to enhance its local presence in the region through the acquisition of 
  Almer(8) in Malaysia and its continued footprint expansion in the Middle East, which has become 
  an important contributor to growth in the region. 
 
 (8) In March 2022 Kerry acquired 100% of the issued share capital of the company Almer Malaysia 
  Sdn. Bhd. - 'Almer' 
 
 
 Dairy Ireland 
 
 Solid performance in a year of significant inflation 
 
 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Pro-forma(9)      Reported 
                                                                                                                                                                2022                                                  Performance   Performance 
 
 
 Revenue                                                                                                                                                   EUR1,539m                                                    +0.2%(10)     +0.1%(10) 
 
 
 EBITDA                                                                                                                                                       EUR71m                                                    +0.6%(11)        -48.0% 
 
 
 EBITDA margin                                                                                                                                                  4.6%                                                      -170bps       -310bps 
 
 
 
   *    Overall volume growth of 0.2%(9) with Q4 volumes of 
        -4.0%(9) against very strong prior year comparatives 
 
 *    Pricing of 36.0%(9) reflected significant increases      in dairy prices and other input costs 
 
 
 
 *    EBITDA margin reduction resulting from the effect of      passing through input cost inflation 
 
 
 
 Dairy Ireland reported revenue in the year was EUR1.5 billion, which represented an increase 
  of 37.1% on a pro-forma basis, driven primarily by increased pricing. Overall reported revenue 
  decreased by 13.4%, as increased pricing was more than offset by the impact of the Meats and 
  Meals business disposal in the prior year. 
 
 Overall volumes in Dairy Ireland were similar to the prior year, with the heightened inflationary 
  cost environment resulting in significant price increases across the business. 
 
 Within Dairy Consumer Products, overall category volumes in the year were lower, reflective 
  of significant price increases and strong prior year comparatives. Within the spreads category, 
  good performance was achieved across Kerry's customer-branded ranges, while cheese snacking 
  volumes were impacted by reduced promotional activity across the year. 
 
 Dairy Ingredients delivered volume growth, while prices remained significantly higher as a 
  result of constrained global supply dynamics. 
 
               (9) Pro-forma performance of re-presented segmental structure excluding the Consumer Foods 
                Meats and Meals business disposal 
               (10) Volume growth | (11) Comparable 2021 pro-forma EBITDA was EUR70m 
 
 Financial Review 
                                                                                                                                                                                                    %                        2022          2021 
                                                                                                                                                                                               change                       EUR'm         EUR'm 
===========================================  ========================================================================================================================================================  ==========================  ============ 
 Revenue                                                                                                                                                                                       +19.3%                     8,771.9       7,350.6 
-------------------------------------------  --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  --------------------------  ------------ 
 EBITDA                                                                                                                                                                                        +12.9%                     1,216.1       1,077.0 
 EBITDA margin                                                                                                                                                                                                              13.9%         14.7% 
-------------------------------------------  --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  --------------------------  ------------ 
 Depreciation (net)                                                                                                                                                                                                       (221.6)       (201.5) 
 Computer software amortisation                                                                                                                                                                                            (31.8)        (34.6) 
 Finance costs (net)                                                                                                                                                                                                       (66.2)        (69.9) 
 Share of joint ventures' results after taxation                                                                                                                                                                            (0.4)             - 
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  --------------------------  ------------ 
 Adjusted earnings before taxation                                                                                                                                                                                          896.1         771.0 
 Income taxes (excluding non-trading items)                                                                                                                                                                               (114.5)        (96.2) 
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  --------------------------  ------------ 
 Adjusted earnings after taxation                                                                                                                                                              +15.8%                       781.6         674.8 
 Brand related intangible asset amortisation                                                                                                                                                                               (50.9)        (46.2) 
 Non-trading items (net of related tax)                                                                                                                                                                                   (124.2)         134.4 
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  --------------------------  ------------ 
 Profit after taxation                                                                                                                                                                                                      606.5         763.0 
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  --------------------------  ------------ 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              EPS           EPS 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             cent          cent 
-------------------------------------------  --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  --------------------------  ------------ 
 Basic EPS                                                                                                                                                                                    (20.6%)                       341.9         430.6 
 Brand related intangible asset amortisation                                                                                                                                                                                 28.7          26.0 
 Non-trading items (net of related tax)                                                                                                                                                                                      70.0        (75.8) 
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  --------------------------  ------------ 
 Adjusted* EPS                                                                                                                                                                                 +15.7%                       440.6         380.8 
 Impact of exchange rate translation                                                                                                                                                           (8.4%) 
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  ------------------------------------------  --------------------------  ------------ 
 Adjusted* EPS growth in constant currency                                                                                                                                                      +7.3% 
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  --------------------  --------------------------  ------------ 
 * Before brand related intangible asset amortisation and non-trading items (net of related 
  tax) 
 See Financial Definitions section for definitions, calculations and reconciliations of Alternative 
  Performance Measures. 
 
 
 
 Revenue 
 The table below presents the revenue growth components for the Group and reporting segments. 
  The Dairy Ireland segment is also presented on a pro-forma basis post the disposal of the 
  Consumer Foods Meats and Meals business. 
                                                                                                                                             Reported Revenue 
 2022                                                     Volume            Price     Currency(12)     Acquisitions           Disposals                Growth 
===================================================  ===========  ===============  ===============  ===============  ==================  ==================== 
 
 Taste & Nutrition                                          7.8%             8.7%             8.4%             5.6%              (1.1%)                 29.4% 
 
 
 Dairy Ireland Pro-forma                                    0.2%            36.0%             0.9%                -                   -                 37.1% 
 
 
 Dairy Ireland Reported                                     0.1%            22.8%             1.3%                -             (37.6%)               (13.4%) 
 
 
 Group                                                      6.1%            11.7%             7.0%             4.3%              (9.8%)                 19.3% 
 
 (12) This includes the impact of transaction and translation currency 
 
 
 
 
 EBITDA & Margin % 
 Group EBITDA increased 12.9% from EUR1.1bn to EUR1.2bn driven primarily by the strong volume 
  performance in Taste & Nutrition. Reported EBITDA margin of 13.9% (2021: 14.7%) reflects the 
  pricing impact on margin of 180bps, offset by the positive impacts of portfolio development, 
  operating leverage, mix and efficiencies. 
 
 Computer Software Amortisation 
 Computer software amortisation decreased by EUR2.8m to EUR31.8m (2021: EUR34.6m) reflecting 
  the completion of the KerryConnect programme and the disposal of the Meats and Meals business. 
 
 Brand Related Intangible Asset Amortisation 
 Brand related intangible asset amortisation increased to EUR50.9m (2021: EUR46.2m) which is 
  reflective of recent acquisition activity. 
 
 Finance Costs (net) 
 Finance costs (net) for the year decreased by EUR3.7m to EUR66.2m (2021: EUR69.9m) primarily 
  due to deposit interest earned on cash at bank. The Group's average cost of finance for the 
  year was 2.3% (2021: 2.7%). 
 
 Taxation 
 The tax charge for the year before non-trading items was EUR114.5m (2021: EUR96.2m) representing 
  an effective tax rate of 13.5% (2021: 13.3%) and reflective of the geographical mix of earnings. 
 
 Non-Trading Items 
 During the year, the Group incurred a non-trading charge of EUR124.2m (2021: EUR134.4m credit) 
  net of tax. The charge in the year primarily related to the impairment of the Group's Russia 
  and Belarus assets and the previously announced Accelerate Operational Excellence transformation 
  programme, which predominantly reflects consultancy fees, project management costs and costs 
  of streamlining operations while we work to enhance our continuous improvement in manufacturing 
  processes and deliver step-change manufacturing excellence across the organisation. The credit 
  in the prior year primarily related to the gain on the disposal of the Meats and Meals business, 
  partially offset by costs related to acquisition integration . 
 
 Foreign Exchange 
 Group results are impacted by year-on-year fluctuations in exchange rates versus the euro. 
  The primary rates driving the currency impact in the figures above were USD and GBP which 
  had average rates of 1.05 (2021: 1.19) and 0.85 (2021: 0.86) respectively. 
 
 Return on Average Capital Employed (ROACE) 
 In 2022, the ROACE for the Group was 10.3% (2021: 10.5%). The movement is primarily due to 
  the timing of acquisitions and divestments and the translation impact on underlying assets. 
 
 Free Cash Flow 
 In 2022, the Group achieved free cash flow of EUR640.4m (2021: EUR566.1m) reflecting 82% cash 
  conversion in the year. 
                                                                                                                                                                                       2022                              2021 
 Free Cash Flow                                                                                                                                                                       EUR'm                             EUR'm 
=====================================================================================================================================================  ====================================  ================================ 
 EBITDA                                                                                                                                                                             1,216.1                           1,077.0 
 Movement in average working capital                                                                                                                                                (201.4)                            (37.7) 
 Pension contributions paid less pension expense                                                                                                                                     (15.7)                            (14.7) 
 Finance costs paid (net)                                                                                                                                                            (62.0)                            (71.3) 
 Income taxes paid                                                                                                                                                                   (80.0)                            (72.0) 
 Purchase of non-current assets                                                                                                                                                     (254.7)                           (334.6) 
 Sales proceeds on disposal of non-current assets                                                                                                                                      38.1                              19.4 
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  ------------------------------------  -------------------------------- 
 Free cash flow                                                                                                                                                                       640.4                             566.1 
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  ------------------------------------  -------------------------------- 
 Cash conversion(13)                                                                                                                                                                    82%                               84% 
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  ------------------------------------  -------------------------------- 
 (13) Cash conversion is free cash flow expressed as a percentage of adjusted earnings after 
  taxation 
 
 The average working capital investment in the year was primarily due to the strong volume 
  growth and the unprecedented level of inflation. This reflected in a year on year investment 
  in working capital of EUR224m from December 2021 to December 2022. Overall capital expenditure 
  in the year was lower due to the timing of projects and the conclusion of a number of significant 
  investments in 2021, including the rollout of KerryConnect in North America. 
 
 Total Net Debt 
 Total net debt at the end of the year was EUR2,217.4m (2021: EUR2,124.1m). 
 
 Key Financial Ratios 
 The Group's balance sheet is in a strong position. With a Net debt to EBITDA ratio of 1.8 
  times, the Group has sufficient headroom to support future growth plans. 
                                                                                                                                                                                                  2022                   2021 
=========================================================================================================================================  ===========================================================  ===================== 
 Net debt: EBITDA                                                                                                                                                                                  1.8                    2.0 
 EBITDA: Net interest                                                                                                                                                                             18.1                   14.9 
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------------------------  --------------------- 
 
 Financing 
 Undrawn committed facilities at the end of the year were EUR1,100m (2021: EUR1,100m) while 
  undrawn standby facilities were EUR343.0m (2021: EUR337.0m). 
 
 Share Price and Market Capitalisation 
 The share price at 31 December 2022 was EUR84.24 (2021: EUR113.25) giving a market capitalisation 
  of EUR14.9bn (2021: EUR20.0bn). Total shareholder return was -24.7% (2021: -3.7%) as share 
  prices and valuations across the sector were adversely impacted by significant increases in 
  interest rates and macroeconomic developments in the year. 
 
 Dividend and Annual General Meeting 
 During the year, the Group paid an interim dividend of 31.4 cent per A ordinary share, which 
  was an increase of 10.2%. The Board has proposed a final dividend of 73.4 cent per A ordinary 
  share, payable on 12 May 2023 to shareholders registered on the record date of 14 April 2023. 
  When combined with the interim dividend, the total dividend for the year amounts to 104.8 
  cent per share (2021: 95.2 cent per share), which is an increase of 10.1% over last year's 
  dividend. The Group's aim is to have double digit dividend growth each year. Over 35 years 
  as a listed company, the Group has grown its dividend at a compound rate of 16.1%. 
 
 Kerry's Annual General Meeting is scheduled to take place on 27 April 2023. 
 
 Future Prospects 
 
 The Group began its 2022-2026 strategic cycle with a strong year of growth, good overall financial 
  performance and continued progress against Kerry's Beyond the Horizon sustainability commitments. 
 
 At the outset of 2023, while market conditions are currently uncertain, Kerry remains strongly 
  positioned for growth ahead of its markets. The Group will continue to manage input cost fluctuations 
  with its well-established pricing model. Kerry will continue to invest capital aligned to 
  its strategic priorities and strategically evolve its portfolio. 
 
 In 2023, the Group expects to achieve 3% to 7% adjusted earnings per share growth on a constant 
  currency basis, before an expected 2% dilution in the year from the potential sale of the 
  Sweet Ingredients Portfolio. 
 
 
 Disclaimer 
 
 This Announcement contains forward looking statements which reflect management expectations 
  based on currently available data. However actual results may differ materially from those 
  expressed or implied by these forward looking statements. These forward looking statements 
  speak only as of the date they were made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly 
  update any forward looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events 
  or otherwise. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 CONTACT INFORMATION 
 
 
 Investor Relations 
 
 Marguerite Larkin , Chief Financial Officer 
 
 +353 66 7182292 | investorrelations@kerry.ie 
 
 William Lynch , Head of Investor Relations 
 
 +353 66 7182292 | investorrelations@kerry.ie 
 
 Media 
 
 Catherine Keogh , Chief Corporate Affairs & Brand Officer 
 
 +353 45 930188 | corpaffairs@kerry.com 
 
 Website 
 
 www.kerry.com 
 
 
 
 
 Consolidated Income Statement 
 for the financial year ended 31 December 2022 
                                                                   Before                        Before 
                                                                     Non-      Non-                Non-      Non- 
                                                                  Trading   Trading             Trading   Trading 
                                                                    Items     Items     Total     Items     Items        Total 
                                                                     2022      2022      2022      2021      2021         2021 
                                                     Notes          EUR'm     EUR'm     EUR'm     EUR'm     EUR'm        EUR'm 
======================  ==================================  =============  ========  ========  ========  ========  =========== 
 
 Continuing operations 
 Revenue                                                 2        8,771.9         -   8,771.9   7,350.6         -      7,350.6 
 
 
 Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and 
  amortisation                                         1/2        1,216.1         -   1,216.1   1,077.0         -      1,077.0 
 
 Depreciation (net) and intangible asset amortisation             (304.3)         -   (304.3)   (282.3)         -      (282.3) 
 Non-trading items                                       3              -   (146.2)   (146.2)         -      91.5         91.5 
 
 
 Operating profit                                                   911.8   (146.2)     765.6     794.7      91.5        886.2 
 
 Finance income                                                       6.6         -       6.6       0.3         -          0.3 
 Finance costs                                                     (72.8)         -    (72.8)    (70.2)         -       (70.2) 
 Share of joint ventures' results after taxation                    (0.4)         -     (0.4)         -         -            - 
 
 
 Profit before taxation                                             845.2   (146.2)     699.0     724.8      91.5        816.3 
 
 
 Income taxes                                                     (114.5)      22.0    (92.5)    (96.2)      42.9       (53.3) 
 
 
 Profit after taxation                                              730.7   (124.2)     606.5     628.6     134.4        763.0 
 
 
 Attributable to: 
 Equity holders of the parent                                                           606.4                            763.0 
 Non-controlling interests                                                                0.1                                - 
 
 
                                                                                        606.5                            763.0 
 
 
 Earnings per A ordinary share                                                           Cent                             Cent 
 
 - basic                                                 4                              341.9                            430.6 
 - diluted                                               4                              341.3                            429.9 
 
 
 
 
 Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income 
 for the financial year ended 31 December 2022 
                                                                                                  2022           2021 
                                                                                     Note        EUR'm          EUR'm 
===================================================================  ========  ==========  ===========  ============= 
 
 Profit after taxation                                                                           606.5          763.0 
 
 Other comprehensive income: 
 
 Items that are or may be reclassified subsequently to profit or 
 loss: 
 Fair value movements on cash flow hedges                                                          5.9          (0.3) 
 Cash flow hedges - reclassified to profit or loss from equity                                   (2.8)          (0.9) 
 Net change in cost of hedging                                                                     0.8              - 
 Deferred tax effect of fair value movements on cash flow hedges                                 (0.2)            0.1 
 Exchange difference on translation of foreign operations                                        152.2          217.7 
 Cumulative exchange difference on translation recycled on disposal                     3         14.9           16.2 
 Items that will not be reclassified subsequently to profit or 
 loss: 
 Re-measurement on retirement benefits obligation                                               (13.4)          110.2 
 Deferred tax effect of re-measurement on retirement benefits 
  obligation                                                                                       7.6         (20.0) 
 
 
 Net income recognised directly in total other comprehensive income                              165.0          323.0 
 
 
 Total comprehensive income                                                                      771.5        1,086.0 
 
 
 Attributable to: 
 Equity holders of the parent                                                                    771.4        1,086.0 
 Non-controlling interests                                                                         0.1              - 
 
 
                                                                                                 771.5        1,086.0 
 
 
 Consolidated Balance Sheet 
 as at 31 December 2022 
                                                                                                    31    31 December 
                                                                                              December 
                                                                                                  2022           2021 
                                                                                     Note        EUR'm          EUR'm 
===================================================================  ========  ==========  ===========  ============= 
 
 Non-current assets 
 Property, plant and equipment                                                                 2,099.3        2,091.3 
 Intangible assets                                                                             5,720.0        5,580.7 
 Financial asset investments                                                                      58.9           49.9 
 Investments in joint ventures                                                                    41.7           21.7 
 Other non-current financial instruments                                                           0.3           34.8 
 Retirement benefits asset                                                                        95.6           90.3 
 Deferred tax assets                                                                              71.9           67.8 
 
 
                                                                                               8,087.7        7,936.5 
 
 
 Current assets 
 Inventories                                                                                   1,354.4        1,204.2 
 Trade and other receivables                                                                   1,423.8        1,181.7 
 Cash at bank and in hand                                                                        970.0        1,039.1 
 Other current financial instruments                                                              59.5           15.2 
 Assets classified as held for sale                                                     6        388.0           18.7 
 
 
                                                                                               4,195.7        3,458.9 
 
 
 Total assets                                                                                 12,283.4       11,395.4 
 
 
 Current liabilities 
 Trade and other payables                                                                      1,966.5        1,791.5 
 Borrowings and overdrafts                                                                       701.1            5.6 
 Other current financial instruments                                                              18.4           40.1 
 Tax liabilities                                                                                 190.9          141.6 
 Provisions                                                                                       15.3           13.6 
 Deferred income                                                                                   3.4            3.0 
 Total liabilities directly associated with assets classified as 
  held for sale                                                                         6         19.7              - 
 
 
                                                                                               2,915.3        1,995.4 
 
 
 Non-current liabilities 
 Borrowings                                                                                    2,432.6        3,118.0 
 Other non-current financial instruments                                                          20.3            0.5 
 Retirement benefits obligation                                                                   30.2           24.1 
 Other non-current liabilities                                                                   142.6          153.9 
 Deferred tax liabilities                                                                        452.3          447.3 
 Provisions                                                                                       50.5           37.1 
 Deferred income                                                                                  16.0           17.9 
 
 
                                                                                               3,144.5        3,798.8 
 
 
 Total liabilities                                                                             6,059.8        5,794.2 
 
 
 Net assets                                                                                    6,223.6        5,601.2 
 
 
 Equity 
 Share capital                                                                                    22.1           22.1 
 Share premium                                                                                   398.7          398.7 
 Other reserves                                                                                   64.3        (129.6) 
 Retained earnings                                                                             5,736.8        5,310.0 
 
 
 Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent                                           6,221.9        5,601.2 
 Non-controlling interests                                                                         1.7              - 
 
 
 Total equity                                                                                  6,223.6        5,601.2 
 
 
 
 
 
 Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity 
 for the financial year ended 31 December 2022 
                                                        Attributable to equity holders of the parent 
                                                  ======================================================== 
                                                                                                                    Non- 
                                                       Share       Share      Other   Retained               controlling       Total 
                                                     Capital     Premium   Reserves   Earnings       Total     interests      equity 
                                       Note            EUR'm       EUR'm      EUR'm      EUR'm       EUR'm         EUR'm       EUR'm 
==========================  ===============  ===============  ==========  =========  =========  ==========  ============  ========== 
 
 Group: 
 
 At 1 January 2021                                      22.1       398.7    (379.5)    4,614.2     4,655.5             -     4,655.5 
 
 Profit after taxation                                     -           -          -      763.0       763.0             -       763.0 
 Other comprehensive expense                               -           -      232.7       90.3       323.0             -       323.0 
 
 
 Total comprehensive 
  income                                                   -           -      232.7      853.3     1,086.0             -     1,086.0 
 
 Shares issued during the financial year                   -           -          -          -           -             -           - 
 Dividends paid                           5                -           -          -    (157.5)     (157.5)             -     (157.5) 
 Share-based payment 
  expense                                                  -           -       17.2          -        17.2             -        17.2 
 
 
 At 31 December 2021                                    22.1       398.7    (129.6)    5,310.0     5,601.2             -     5,601.2 
 
 Profit after taxation                                     -           -          -      606.4       606.4           0.1       606.5 
 Other comprehensive 
  income                                                   -           -      171.0      (6.0)       165.0             -       165.0 
 
 
 Total comprehensive 
  income                                                   -           -      171.0      600.4       771.4           0.1       771.5 
 
 Shares issued during the financial year                   -           -          -          -           -             -           - 
 Dividends paid                           5                -           -          -    (173.6)     (173.6)             -     (173.6) 
 Share-based payment 
  expense                                                  -           -       22.9          -        22.9             -        22.9 
 Non-controlling interests arising on 
  acquisition                                              -           -          -          -           -           1.6         1.6 
 
 
 At 31 December 2022                                    22.1       398.7       64.3    5,736.8     6,221.9           1.7     6,223.6 
 
 
 
 
 
 Other Reserves comprise the following: 
                                                                    Share- 
                                         Capital           Other     Based                           Cost of 
                                      Redemption   Undenominated   Payment   Translation   Hedging   Hedging 
                                         Reserve         Capital   Reserve       Reserve   Reserve   Reserve     Total 
                                           EUR'm           EUR'm     EUR'm         EUR'm     EUR'm     EUR'm     EUR'm 
===================================  ===========  ==============  ========  ============  ========  ========  ======== 
 
 At 1 January 2021                           1.7             0.3      90.2       (472.0)       2.6     (2.3)   (379.5) 
 
 Other comprehensive 
  income/(expense)                             -               -         -         233.9     (1.2)         -     232.7 
 Share-based payment expense                   -               -      17.2             -         -         -      17.2 
 
 
 At 31 December 2021                         1.7             0.3     107.4       (238.1)       1.4     (2.3)   (129.6) 
 
 Other comprehensive income                    -               -         -         167.1       3.1       0.8     171.0 
 Share-based payment expense                   -               -      22.9             -         -         -      22.9 
 
 
 At 31 December 2022                         1.7             0.3     130.3        (71.0)       4.5     (1.5)      64.3 
 
 
 
 Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows 
 for the financial year ended 31 December 2022 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  2022             2021 
                                                                                                                                                                                           Notes                 EUR'm            EUR'm 
======================  ==================================  ===============================  ========================================  ===============================  ========================  ====================  =============== 
 
 Cash flows from operating activities 
 Profit before taxation                                                                                                                                                                                          699.0            816.3 
 Adjustments for: 
 Depreciation (net)                                                                                                                                                                                              221.6            201.5 
 Intangible asset amortisation                                                                                                                                                                                    82.7             80.8 
 Share of joint ventures' results after taxation                                                                                                                                                                   0.4            (3.9) 
 Non-trading items income statement charge/(income)                                                                                                                                            3                 146.2           (91.5) 
 Finance costs (net)                                                                                                                                                                                              66.2             69.9 
 Change in working capital                                                                                                                                                                                     (224.0)          (184.3) 
 Pension contributions paid less pension expense                                                                                                                                                                (15.7)           (14.7) 
 Payments on non-trading items                                                                                                                                                                                  (85.4)           (76.1) 
 Exchange translation adjustment                                                                                                                                                                                (27.2)            (0.7) 
 
 
 Cash generated from operations                                                                                                                                                                                  863.8            797.3 
 Income taxes paid                                                                                                                                                                                              (80.0)           (72.0) 
 Finance income received                                                                                                                                                                                           5.4              0.4 
 Finance costs paid                                                                                                                                                                                             (67.4)           (71.7) 
 
 
 Net cash from operating activities                                                                                                                                                                              721.8            654.0 
 
 
 Investing activities 
 Purchase of assets (net)                                                                                                                                                                                      (221.0)          (300.4) 
 Proceeds from the sale of assets (net of disposal expenses)                                                                                                                                                      38.1              4.0 
 Capital grants received                                                                                                                                                                                           1.4              0.7 
 Purchase of businesses (net of cash acquired)                                                                                                                                                 7               (353.8)        (1,084.9) 
 Payments relating to previous acquisitions                                                                                                                                                                      (1.8)           (18.9) 
 Purchase of investments                                                                                                                                                                                        (10.4)            (4.4) 
 Purchase of share in joint ventures                                                                                                                                                                            (20.4)                - 
 Disposal of businesses (net of disposal expenses)                                                                                                                                             3                (15.2)            775.2 
 
 
 Net cash used in investing activities                                                                                                                                                                         (583.1)          (628.7) 
 
 
 Financing activities 
 Dividends paid                                                                                                                                                                                5               (173.6)          (157.5) 
 Payment of lease liabilities                                                                                                                                                                                   (35.1)           (34.9) 
 Issue of share capital                                                                                                                                                                                              -                - 
 Repayment of borrowings (net of swaps)                                                                                                                                                                          (3.0)        (1,093.3) 
 Proceeds from borrowings                                                                                                                                                                                          2.0          1,705.0 
 
 
 Net cash movement due to financing activities                                                                                                                                                                 (209.7)            419.3 
 
 
 Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents                                                                                                                                                           (71.0)            444.6 
 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the financial year                                                                                                                                                  1,033.8            560.3 
 Exchange translation adjustment on cash and cash equivalents                                                                                                                                                      7.0             28.9 
 
 
 Cash and cash equivalents at end of the financial year                                                                                                                                                          969.8          1,033.8 
 
 
 Reconciliation of Net Cash Flow to Movement in Net Debt 
 Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents                                                                                                                                                           (71.0)            444.6 
 Cash flow from debt financing                                                                                                                                                                                     1.0          (611.7) 
 
 
 Changes in net debt resulting from cash flows                                                                                                                                                                  (70.0)          (167.1) 
 Fair value movement on interest rate swaps (net of adjustment to borrowings)                                                                                                                                      1.4            (0.1) 
 Exchange translation adjustment on net debt                                                                                                                                                                    (29.7)           (19.1) 
 
 
 Movement in net debt in the financial year                                                                                                                                                                     (98.3)          (186.3) 
 Net debt at beginning of the financial year                                                                                                                                                                 (2,049.9)        (1,863.6) 
 
 
 Net debt at end of the financial year - pre lease liabilities                                                                                                                                               (2,148.2)        (2,049.9) 
 Lease liabilities                                                                                                                                                                                              (69.2)           (74.2) 
 
 
 Net debt at end of the financial year                                                                                                                                                                       (2,217.4)        (2,124.1) 
 
 
 Notes to the Financial Statements 
 for the financial year ended 31 December 2022 
 
 1. Accounting policies 
 
 The financial information included within this statement has been extracted from the audited 
  financial statements of Kerry Group plc for the financial year ended 31 December 2022. The 
  auditors' report was unqualified. The financial information set out in this document does 
  not constitute full statutory financial statements for the financial years ended 31 December 
  2022 or 2021 but is derived from same. The consolidated financial statements of Kerry Group 
  plc have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ('IFRS'), 
  International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee ('IFRIC') interpretations and 
  those parts of the Companies Act, 2014 applicable to companies reporting under IFRS. The financial 
  statements comprise the Consolidated Income Statement, the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive 
  Income, the Consolidated Balance Sheet, the Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity, the 
  Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows and the notes to the financial statements. The Group's 
  financial statements have also been prepared in accordance with IFRS adopted by the European 
  Union ('EU') which comprise standards and interpretations approved by the International Accounting 
  Standards Board ('IASB'). The Group financial statements comply with Article 4 of the EU IAS 
  Regulation. IFRS adopted by the EU differs in certain respects from IFRS issued by the IASB. 
  References to IFRS hereafter refer to IFRS adopted by the EU. 
 
 The consolidated financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, 
  as modified by the revaluation of certain financial assets and liabilities (including derivative 
  financial instruments) and financial asset investments which are held at fair value. Assets 
  and liabilities classified as held for sale are stated at the lower of carrying value and 
  fair value less costs to sell. The investments in joint ventures are accounted for using the 
  equity method. 
 
 The Group has determined that earnings before interest, tax, depreciation (net) and amortisation 
  (EBITDA) is a key performance metric used by the Group's Chief Operating Decision Maker (the 
  Executive Directors). From 1 January 2022 EBITDA replaces trading profit as one of the key 
  measures utilised in assessing the performance of the Group. EBITDA represents profit before 
  finance income and costs, income taxes, depreciation (net of capital grant amortisation), 
  intangible asset amortisation, non-trading items and share of joint ventures' results after 
  taxation and is a widely used measure in the evaluation of profitability and performance. 
  This has been reflected in the presentation of the Group's Consolidated Income Statement and 
  note 2 'Analysis of results', as permitted under IAS 1 'Presentation of Financial Statements'. 
 
 The Group has updated its 'Basis of consolidation' in respect of a new non-controlling interests 
  policy. 
 
 Non-controlling interests 
 Non-controlling interests represent the portion of the equity of a subsidiary not attributable 
  either directly or indirectly to the Group and are presented separately in the Consolidated 
  Income Statement and within equity in the Consolidated Balance Sheet, distinguished from the 
  Group's shareholders' equity. Where not all of the equity of a subsidiary is acquired, the 
  non-controlling interests are recognised at the non-controlling interest's share of the acquiree's 
  net identifiable assets. 
 
 In the 2022 consolidated financial statements, the Group has re-presented corresponding 2021 
  balances to align with current year presentation in the Consolidated Income Statement, note 
  2 'Analysis of results' and other notes that do not form part of this document. 
 
 Certain income statement headings and other financial measures included in the consolidated 
  financial statements are not defined by IFRS. The Group makes this distinction to enhance 
  the understanding of the financial performance of the business as outlined in the Financial 
  Definitions. 
 
 The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the going concern basis of accounting. 
  The Directors have considered the Group's business activities and how it generates value, 
  together with the main trends and factors likely to affect future development, business performance 
  and position of the Group including liquidity and access to financing and the potential impacts 
  of climate, geopolitical and macroeconomic environment related risks on profitability. There 
  are no material uncertainties that cast significant doubt on the Group's ability to continue 
  as a going concern over a period of at least 12 months from the date of approval of these 
  financial statements. 
 
 The Group's accounting policies will be included in the 2022 Annual Report & Accounts, which 
  will be published at the end of March, and are consistent with those described in the 2021 
  Annual Report & Accounts. 
 
 Critical accounting estimates and judgements 
 The preparation of the Group consolidated financial statements requires management to make 
  certain estimations, assumptions and judgements that affect the reported profits, assets and 
  liabilities. 
 
 Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Changes in accounting 
  estimates may be necessary if there are changes in the circumstances on which the estimate 
  was based or as a result of new information or more experience. Such changes are recognised 
  in the period in which the estimate is revised. 
 
 In particular, information about significant areas of estimation and judgement that have the 
  most significant effect on the amounts recognised in the consolidated financial statements 
  are described in the respective notes to the consolidated financial statements. 
 
 
 
 New standards and interpretations 
 Certain new and revised accounting standards and new International Financial Reporting Interpretations 
  Committee ('IFRIC') interpretations have been issued. The Group intends to adopt the relevant 
  new and revised standards when they become effective and the Group's assessment of the impact 
  of these standards and interpretations is set out below. 
 
 The following Standards and Interpretations are effective for the Group in 2022 but do not                                                                                              Effective Date 
  have a material effect on the results or financial position of the Group: 
 
 -     IAS 16 (Amendments)                        Property, Plant and Equipment                                                                                                          1 January 2022 
 -     IAS 37 (Amendments)                        Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets                                                                               1 January 2022 
 -     IFRS 9 (Amendments)                        Financial Instruments                                                                                                                  1 January 2022 
 -     IFRS 3 (Amendments)                        Business Combinations                                                                                                                  1 January 2022 
 -     IAS 41 (Amendments)                        Agriculture                                                                                                                            1 January 2022 
 
 The following Standards and Interpretations are not yet effective for the Group and are not                                                                                             Effective Date 
  expected to have a material effect on the results or financial position of the Group: 
 
 -     IAS 1 (Amendments)                         Presentation of Financial Statements                                                                                                   1 January 2023 
 -     IFRS 17                                    Insurance Contracts                                                                                                                    1 January 2023 
 -     IAS 8 (Amendments)                         Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors                                                                        1 January 2023 
 -     IAS 12 (Amendments)                        Income Taxes                                                                                                                           1 January 2023 
 -     IFRS 16 (Amendments)                       Leases                                                                                                                                 1 January 2024 
 
 
 
 2. Analysis of results 
 
 The Group has determined it has two reportable segments: Taste & Nutrition and Dairy Ireland. 
  The Taste & Nutrition segment is a world leading provider of taste and nutrition solutions 
  for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical markets. Utilising a broad range of ingredient solutions 
  to innovate with our customers to create great tasting products, with improved nutrition and 
  functionality, while ensuring a better impact for the planet. Kerry is driven to be our customers' 
  most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition through solving our customers' 
  most complex challenges with differentiated solutions. The Taste & Nutrition segment supplies 
  industries across Europe, Americas and APMEA (Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa). The Dairy 
  Ireland segment is a leading Irish provider of value-add dairy ingredients and consumer products. 
  Our dairy ingredients product portfolio includes functional proteins and nutritional bases, 
  while our dairy consumer brands can be found in chilled cabinets in retailers across Ireland 
  and the UK. 
 
 Prior year 31 December 2021 has been re-presented to reflect the changes in our reporting 
  segments in line with how the Chief Operating Decision Maker (the Executive Directors) assesses 
  the Group's performance from 1 January 2022. The Irish dairy processing activities, previously 
  reported in Taste & Nutrition, have been combined with the remaining dairy activities of the 
  Consumer Foods business and this segment is named Dairy Ireland. Included within the Dairy 
  Ireland 31 December 2021 comparatives are the results of the Consumer Foods Meats and Meals 
  business which was disposed by the Group on 27 September 2021. 
                                                                                                                    Group                                                                                      Group 
                                                                                                             Eliminations                                                                               Eliminations 
                                                                  Taste &                 Dairy                       and                                      Taste &             Dairy                         and 
                                                                Nutrition               Ireland               Unallocated           Total                    Nutrition           Ireland                 Unallocated                   Total 
                                                                     2022                  2022                      2022            2022                         2021              2021                        2021                    2021 
                                                                    EUR'm                 EUR'm                     EUR'm           EUR'm                        EUR'm             EUR'm                       EUR'm                   EUR'm 
=============  ==========================================================  ====================  ========================  ==============  ===========================  ================  ==========================  ====================== 
 
 External revenue                                                 7,387.0               1,384.9                         -         8,771.9                      5,689.3           1,661.3                           -                 7,350.6 
 Inter-segment revenue                                               29.6                 154.0                   (183.6)               -                         40.1             116.3                     (156.4)                       - 
--------------------------------------------------  ---------------------  --------------------  ------------------------  --------------  ---------------------------  ----------------  --------------------------  ---------------------- 
 
 Revenue                                                          7,416.6               1,538.9                   (183.6)         8,771.9                      5,729.4           1,777.6                     (156.4)                 7,350.6 
 
 
 EBITDA*                                                          1,220.1                  70.7                    (74.7)         1,216.1                      1,013.5             136.0                      (72.5)                 1,077.0 
 
 
 Depreciation (net)                                                                                                               (221.6)                                                                                            (201.5) 
 Intangible asset amortisation                                                                                                     (82.7)                                                                                             (80.8) 
 Non-trading items                                                                                                                (146.2)                                                                                               91.5 
 
 
 Operating profit                                                                                                                   765.6                                                                                              886.2 
 
 Finance income                                                                                                                       6.6                                                                                                0.3 
 Finance costs                                                                                                                     (72.8)                                                                                             (70.2) 
 Share of joint ventures' results after taxation                                                                                    (0.4)                                                                                                  - 
 
 
 Profit before taxation                                                                                                             699.0                                                                                              816.3 
 Income taxes                                                                                                                      (92.5)                                                                                             (53.3) 
 
 
 Profit after taxation                                                                                                              606.5                                                                                              763.0 
 
 
 Attributable to: 
 Equity holders of the parent                                                                                                       606.4                                                                                              763.0 
 Non-controlling interests                                                                                                            0.1                                                                                                  - 
 
 
                                                                                                                                    606.5                                                                                              763.0 
 
 
 *EBITDA represents profit before finance income and costs, income taxes, depreciation (net 
  of capital grant amortisation), intangible asset amortisation, non-trading items and share 
  of joint ventures' results after taxation. 
 
 
 
 Segment assets and liabilities 
 Assets                                                          8,583.1          766.2         2,934.1                  12,283.4                     7,801.9          661.9                  2,931.6                    11,395.4 
 Liabilities                                                   (1,897.0)        (289.4)       (3,873.4)                 (6,059.8)                   (1,534.1)        (306.4)                (3,953.7)                   (5,794.2) 
 
 
 Net assets                                                      6,686.1          476.8         (939.3)                   6,223.6                     6,267.8          355.5                (1,022.1)                     5,601.2 
 
 
 Other segmental information 
 Property, plant and equipment additions                           238.9           17.6             0.3                     256.8                       264.4           28.2                      0.2                       292.8 
 Depreciation (net)                                                200.1           20.5             1.0                     221.6                       169.4           31.5                      0.6                       201.5 
 Intangible asset additions                                          0.4            0.1            11.7                      12.2                         1.3            0.2                     32.6                        34.1 
 Intangible asset amortisation                                      43.0            0.2            39.5                      82.7                        28.9            3.9                     48.0                        80.8 
 Share of joint ventures' results after taxation                     0.4              -               -                       0.4                           -              -                        -                           - 
 
 
 Revenue analysis 
 Disaggregation of revenue from external customers is analysed by End Use Market (EUM), which 
  is the primary market in which Kerry's products are consumed and primary geographic market. 
  An EUM is defined as the market in which the end consumer or customer of Kerry's product operates. 
  The economic factors within the EUMs of Food, Beverage and Pharma & other and within the primary 
  geographic markets which affect the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and 
  cash flows are similar. 
 
 
 
 Analysis by EUM 
                                              Taste &     Dairy                          Taste &     Dairy 
                                            Nutrition   Ireland     Total              Nutrition   Ireland     Total 
                                                 2022      2022      2022                   2021      2021      2021 
                                                EUR'm     EUR'm     EUR'm                  EUR'm     EUR'm     EUR'm 
================  =========  ========================  ========  ========  ======  =============  ========  ======== 
 
 Food                                         4,925.2   1,286.2   6,211.4                3,837.5   1,587.4   5,424.9 
 Beverage                                     1,959.1      98.7   2,057.8                1,515.2      73.9   1,589.1 
 Pharma & other                                 502.7         -     502.7                  336.6         -     336.6 
---------------------------  ------------------------  --------  --------  ------  -------------  --------  -------- 
 
 External revenue                             7,387.0   1,384.9   8,771.9                5,689.3   1,661.3   7,350.6 
 
 
 
 
 Analysis by primary geographic market 
 Disaggregation of revenue from external customers is analysed by geographical split: 
                                             Taste &      Dairy                         Taste &     Dairy 
                                           Nutrition    Ireland     Total             Nutrition   Ireland     Total 
                                                2022       2022      2022                  2021      2021      2021 
                                               EUR'm      EUR'm     EUR'm                 EUR'm     EUR'm     EUR'm 
================  ========  ========================  =========  ========  =====  =============  ========  ======== 
 
 Republic of Ireland                            82.2      458.2     540.4                  64.1     394.6     458.7 
 Rest of Europe                              1,459.8      768.8   2,228.6               1,168.7   1,089.6   2,258.3 
 Americas                                    4,172.2       84.0   4,256.2               3,137.5      97.7   3,235.2 
 APMEA                                       1,672.8       73.9   1,746.7               1,319.0      79.4   1,398.4 
 
 
 External revenue                            7,387.0    1,384.9   8,771.9               5,689.3   1,661.3   7,350.6 
 
 
 
 
 Information about geographical areas 
                                                                               Europe                Americas           APMEA                    Total                  Europe                  Americas               APMEA              Total 
                                                                                 2022                    2022            2022                     2022                    2021                      2021                2021               2021 
                                                                                EUR'm                   EUR'm           EUR'm                    EUR'm                   EUR'm                     EUR'm               EUR'm              EUR'm 
=======================================================================  ============  ======================  ==============  =======================  ======================  ========================  ==================  ================= 
 
 Assets by location                                                           5,357.9                 5,486.3         1,439.2                 12,283.4                 5,205.1                   4,959.2             1,231.1           11,395.4 
 Property, plant and equipment additions                                         55.8                   147.4            53.6                    256.8                    83.7                     152.5                56.6              292.8 
 Intangible asset additions                                                      12.1                     0.1               -                     12.2                    33.1                       1.0                   -               34.1 
 
 
 The revenue and non-current assets (as defined in IFRS 8 'Operating Segments') attributable 
  to the country of domicile and all foreign countries of operation, for which revenue exceeds 
  10% of total external Group revenue, are set out below. 
 
 Kerry Group plc is domiciled in the Republic of Ireland and the revenues from external customers 
  in the Republic of Ireland were EUR540.4m (2021: EUR458.7m). The non-current assets located 
  in the Republic of Ireland are EUR1,503.6m (2021: EUR1,598.4m). 
 
 Revenues from external customers include EUR958.9m (2021: EUR1,379.5m) in the UK and EUR3,399.8m 
  (2021: EUR2,610.7m) in the USA. The non-current assets in the UK are EUR353.3m (2021: EUR391.9m) 
  and in the USA are EUR3,267.1m (2021: EUR3,166.1m). For clarity the UK is included within 
  Europe in the tables above. 
 
 There are no material dependencies or concentrations on individual customers which would warrant 
  disclosure under IFRS 8 'Operating Segments'. The accounting policies of the reportable segments 
  are the same as the Group's accounting policies as outlined in the Statement of Accounting 
  Policies. Under IFRS 15 'Revenue from Contracts with Customers' revenue is primarily recognised 
  at a point in time. Revenue recorded over time during the year was not material to the Group. 
 
 
 
 3. Non-trading items 
                                                                                                   2022     2021 
                                                                                        Notes     EUR'm    EUR'm 
 ======================================================================    =====  ===========  ========  ======= 
 
 (Loss)/profit on disposal of businesses and assets                                       (i)    (63.1)    179.7 
 Global Business Services expansion                                                      (ii)    (13.6)   (33.3) 
 Acquisition integration costs                                                          (iii)    (20.3)   (54.9) 
 Accelerate Operational Excellence                                                       (iv)    (49.2)        - 
 
 
                                                                                                (146.2)     91.5 
 
 Tax on above                                                                                      22.0     26.3 
 Tax on inter-group transfer                                                              (v)         -     16.6 
 
 
 Non-trading items (net of related tax)                                                         (124.2)    134.4 
 
 
 
 (i) Loss on disposal of businesses and assets 
                                                                                   Businesses   *Assets    Total 
                                                                                         2022      2022     2022 
                                                                            Note        EUR'm     EUR'm    EUR'm 
=======================================================================    =====  ===========  ========  ======= 
 
 Property, plant and equipment - disposed                                              (16.0)    (28.6)   (44.6) 
 Goodwill                                                                               (9.6)     (0.3)    (9.9) 
 Brand related intangible assets                                                        (2.1)     (0.4)    (2.5) 
 Computer software                                                                      (0.2)     (0.3)    (0.5) 
 Deferred tax assets                                                                        -         -        - 
 Cash disposed                                                                          (4.6)         -    (4.6) 
 Inventories                                                                           (21.0)         -   (21.0) 
 Assets classified as held for sale - disposed                                              -     (3.0)    (3.0) 
 Assets classified as held for sale - impaired                                 6            -     (5.6)    (5.6) 
 Trade and other receivables                                                            (9.0)         -    (9.0) 
 Tax receivables                                                                        (0.4)         -    (0.4) 
 Trade and other payables                                                                20.0         -     20.0 
 Other non-current liabilities                                                            3.0         -      3.0 
 
 
                                                                                       (39.9)    (38.2)   (78.1) 
 Consideration 
 Cash received                                                                            1.8      51.7     53.5 
 Deferred consideration                                                                   8.5         -      8.5 
 Disposal related costs                                                                (18.5)    (13.6)   (32.1) 
 
 
                                                                                        (8.2)      38.1     29.9 
 
 Cumulative exchange difference on translation recycled on disposal                    (14.9)         -   (14.9) 
 
 
 Loss on disposal of businesses and assets                                             (63.0)     (0.1)   (63.1) 
 
 
                                                                                   Businesses   *Assets    Total 
                                                                                         2022      2022     2022 
 Net cash inflow on disposal:                                                           EUR'm     EUR'm    EUR'm 
================================================================================  ===========  ========  ======= 
 
 Cash received                                                                            1.8      51.7     53.5 
 Less: cash disposed                                                                    (4.6)         -    (4.6) 
 Less: disposal related costs paid                                                     (12.4)    (13.6)   (26.0) 
 
 
                                                                                       (15.2)      38.1     22.9 
 
 
 *Assets represent non-current assets and assets classified as held for sale. 
 
 (Loss)/profit of disposal of businesses 
 As previously announced on 4 April 2022, the Group suspended its operations in Russia and 
  Belarus. This suspension was managed in an orderly manner, during which the Group continued 
  to pay employees, fulfilled its legal obligations and a decision was made to classify these 
  businesses as held for sale during H1 2022. On 7 July 2022, the Group reached agreement to 
  sell 100% of the share capital of Unitary Manufacturing Enterprise 'Vitella', a Taste & Nutrition 
  entity based in Belarus. On 22 July 2022, the Group reached agreement to divest 100% of the 
  share capital of Kerry Limited Liability Company, its subsidiary in Russia, to local management. 
  These businesses were not deemed to be discontinued operations and goodwill was allocated 
  to these disposed businesses using an appropriate allocation methodology aligned with IAS 
  36 'Impairment of Assets'. During the year the Group also disposed of a small cereal operation 
  in North America. The loss on disposal of these businesses was EUR63.0m (2021: EURnil). A 
  tax credit of EUR4.3m (2021: a tax credit of EURnil) arose on the disposal of these businesses. 
 
 In 2021 the Group disposed of its Meats and Meals business operating in Ireland and the UK 
  from the Consumer Foods (now Dairy Ireland) division and during the year also disposed of 
  a small operation in Taste & Nutrition Europe for a consideration of EUR813.6m resulting in 
  a gain of EUR230.9m. A tax credit of EUR0.5m arose on the disposal of these businesses. 
 
 Profit/(loss) on disposal of assets 
 During the year, the Group disposed of property, plant and equipment primarily in North America 
  and APMEA for a combined consideration of EUR51.7m resulting in a gain of EUR6.2m . In 2021, 
  the Group disposed of property, plant and equipment and computer software in North America, 
  Europe and APMEA for a combined consideration of EUR19.4m resulting in a loss of EUR2.6m. 
  A tax charge of EUR1.9m (2021: a tax credit of EURnil) arose on the disposal of assets. 
 
 In 2022, certain assets classified as held for sale (note 6) based in the USA and APMEA were 
  impaired to their fair value less costs to sell by EUR5.6m (2021: EUR48.6m), consisting of 
  EUR1.2m (2021: EUR17.1m) of property, plant and equipment impairment, EUR2.7m (2021: EURnil) 
  of goodwill impairment, EUR1.7m (2021: EURnil) of brand related intangibles impairment and 
  EURnil (2021: EUR31.5m) of estimated costs to sell including marketing, legal, site rectification, 
  environmental and other related expenses necessary to complete the disposals. These assets 
  held for sale are expected to sell in 2023. The related tax credit was EUR0.5m (2021: EUR12.2m). 
 
 In 2022, there was a specific impairment charge of EUR0.3m and EUR0.4m (2021: EURnil) in relation 
  to goodwill and brand related intangibles respectively recorded in intangible assets. 
 
 (ii) Global Business Services expansion 
 In 2020, the Group commenced a programme to evolve, migrate and expand its Global Business 
  Services model to better enable the business and support further growth. For the year ended 
  31 December 2022, the Group incurred costs of EUR13.6m (2021: EUR33.3m) reflecting relocation 
  of resources, advisory fees, redundancies and the streamlining of operations. The associated 
  tax credit was EUR3.0m (2021: EUR1.2m). 
 
 (iii) Acquisition integration costs 
 These costs of EUR20.3m (2021: EUR54.9m) reflect the relocation of resources, the restructuring 
  of operations in order to integrate the acquired businesses into the existing Kerry operating 
  model and external costs associated with deal preparation, integration planning and due diligence. 
  A tax credit of EUR4.5m (2021: EUR12.4m) arose due to tax deductions available on acquisition 
  related costs. 
 
 (iv) Accelerate Operational Excellence 
 These costs of EUR49.2m (2021: EURnil) predominantly reflect consultancy fees, project management 
  costs and costs of streamlining operations incurred in the period relating to our Accelerate 
  Operational Excellence transformation programme, which will run until 2024. This material 
  transformation project deploying next generation manufacturing processes, including advanced 
  process controls, is combined with building capabilities within the Group to enhance continuous 
  improvement in manufacturing processes which will deliver step change manufacturing excellence 
  across the organisation. This project will also focus on supply chain excellence, optimising 
  the Group's warehousing and distribution network. A tax credit of EUR11.6m (2021: EURnil) 
  arose due to tax deductions available on accelerated operational excellence costs. 
 
 (v) Tax on inter-group transfer 
 During 2021, a net tax credit of EUR16.6m arose as a result of the transfer of intangible 
  assets between two wholly owned subsidiaries based in two different tax jurisdictions. 
 
 
 4. Earnings per A ordinary share 
                                                                                     EPS     2022      EPS    2021 
                                                                                    cent    EUR'm     cent   EUR'm 
======================  ==============  =======  =======================================  =======  =======  ====== 
 
 Basic earnings per share 
 Profit after taxation attributable to equity holders of the parent                341.9    606.4    430.6   763.0 
 
 
 Diluted earnings per share 
 Profit after taxation attributable to equity holders of the parent                341.3    606.4    429.9   763.0 
 
 
                                                                                             2022             2021 
 Number of Shares                                                                             m's              m's 
===============================================  =======================================  =======  =======  ====== 
 
 Basic weighted average number of shares                                                    177.4            177.2 
 Impact of share options outstanding                                                          0.3              0.3 
 
 
 Diluted weighted average number of shares                                                  177.7            177.5 
 
 
 Actual number of shares in issue as at 31 December                                         177.0            176.8 
 
 
 
 
 5. Dividends 
                                                                                               2022    2021 
                                                                                              EUR'm   EUR'm 
========================================================================================    =======  ====== 
 Group and Company: 
 
 Amounts recognised as distributions to equity shareholders in the financial year 
 Final 2021 dividend of 66.70 cent per A ordinary share paid 6 May 2022                       118.0   107.1 
 (Final 2020 dividend of 60.60 cent per A ordinary share paid 14 May 2021) 
 
 Interim 2022 dividend of 31.40 cent per A ordinary share paid 11 November 2022                55.6    50.4 
 (Interim 2021 dividend of 28.50 cent per A ordinary share paid 12 November 2021) 
 
 
                                                                                              173.6   157.5 
 
 
 Since the financial year end the Board has proposed a final 2022 dividend of 73.40 cent per 
  A ordinary share which amounts to EUR129.9m. The payment date for the final dividend will 
  be 12 May 2023 to shareholders registered on the record date as at 14 April 2023. The consolidated 
  financial statements do not reflect this dividend. 
 
 6. Assets and liabilities classified as held for sale 
                                                                                               2022    2021 
                                                                                              EUR'm   EUR'm 
========================================================================================    =======  ====== 
 
 Assets classified as held for sale 
 Property, plant and equipment                                                                100.8    18.7 
 Goodwill                                                                                     191.1       - 
 Brand related intangible assets                                                               42.3       - 
 Inventories                                                                                   53.1       - 
 Trade and other receivables                                                                    0.7       - 
 
 
 Total assets classified as held for sale                                                     388.0    18.7 
 
 
 Trade and other payables                                                                    (19.7)       - 
 
 
 Total liabilities directly associated with assets classified as held for sale               (19.7)       - 
 
 
 Net assets classified as held for sale                                                       368.3    18.7 
 
 
 Non-current assets are transferred to assets and liabilities classified as held for sale when 
  it is expected that their carrying amounts will be recovered principally through disposal 
  and a sale is considered highly probable. They are held at the lower of carrying amount and 
  fair value less costs to sell. 
 
 As announced on 11 January 2023, the Group entered into exclusive negotiations prior to the 
  year ended 31 December 2022 to sell the trade and assets of its Sweet Ingredients Portfolio 
  in the Taste & Nutrition segment, for a consideration of EUR500m comprising an initial cash 
  consideration of EUR375m plus a EUR125m interest bearing vendor loan note. The disposal proceeds 
  are expected to substantially exceed the carrying amount of the related net assets and accordingly 
  no impairment losses have been recognised on the classification of this business as held for 
  sale. The potential sale is subject to relevant regulatory approvals, employee consultation 
  and routine closing adjustments. The associated assets and liabilities have consequently been 
  presented separately as assets held for sale in the financial statements for the year ended 
  31 December 2022. There will be no material impact recognised in other comprehensive income 
  relating to this transaction. 
 
 During the year, the Group also reached agreement to sell a non-core business and its related 
  assets in the APMEA Taste & Nutrition segment. The assets of these businesses have been impaired 
  to their fair value less costs to sell by EUR2.7m (2021: EURnil) of goodwill impairment and 
  by EUR1.7m (2021: EURnil) of brand related intangibles impairment following their transfer 
  to assets held for sale. The fair value less costs to sell of these assets are based on offers 
  received for this business. 
 
 These businesses were not deemed to be discontinued operations and goodwill was allocated 
  to these businesses using an appropriate allocation methodology aligned with IAS 36 'Impairment 
  of Assets'. Estimated costs to sell including marketing, legal, site rectification, environmental 
  and other related expenses necessary to complete the disposals incurred to date of EUR7.6m 
  (2021: EUR31.5m). These assets held for sale are expected to sell in the first half of 2023. 
 
 In 2022, assets classified as held for sale of property, plant and equipment based in the 
  USA in the Taste & Nutrition segment, were impaired to their fair value less costs to sell 
  by EUR1.2m (2021: EUR17.1m) following their transfer to assets held for sale. The fair value 
  less costs to sell of these assets are based on offers received for these assets. 
 
 In 2021, the Group held property, plant and equipment classified as held for sale in the Taste 
  & Nutrition segment in North America and in the Dairy Ireland segment in the UK. 
 
 
 7. Business combinations 
 The following acquisitions were completed by the Group during 2022: 
                                       Completion     Percentage 
 Acquisition                  Type     date           acquired                  Segment      Principal activity                  Strategic rationale 
===========================  =======  =============  ========================  ===========  ==================================  ================================= 
 
 Almer Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.     Equity   March          100% share acquisition    Taste &      A producer of quality spray dried   Further supports Kerry's growth 
                                        2022                                    Nutrition    ingredients servicing the Snacks    initiatives in authentic taste 
                                                                                             and Dairy markets based             and emerging markets. 
                                                                                             in Malaysia. 
 
 c-LEcta GmbH*                Equity   March          93% share acquisition     Taste &      A leading biotechnology             Brings leading innovation 
                                        2022                                    Nutrition    innovation company based in         capabilities in enzyme 
                                                                                             Germany specialising in precision   engineering, fermentation and 
                                                                                             fermentation,                       bio-processing 
                                                                                             optimised bio-processing and        to further enhance Kerry's key 
                                                                                             bio-transformation for the          growth platform development. 
                                                                                             creation of high-value targeted 
                                                                                             enzymes 
                                                                                             and ingredients. 
 
 Natreon, Inc.                Equity   March          100% share acquisition    Taste &      A leader in Ayurvedic and           Brings a portfolio of clinically 
                                        2022                                    Nutrition    botanical ingredients, with         backed branded ingredients 
                                                                                             strong research capabilities and    across the need states of 
                                                                                             facilities                          cognition 
                                                                                             in the USA and India.               and healthy ageing. 
 
 Certain trade and            Asset    September      Carve out                 Taste &      Kerry acquired the powdered         Enhances Kerry's scale, 
  assets of The Kraft                   2022           business acquisition     Nutrition    cheese business and related         manufacturing capability and 
  Heinz Company                                                                              assets of The Kraft Heinz           customer base in the important 
                                                                                             Company,                            snacking 
                                                                                             based in the US.                    category. 
 
 
 *The Group has a 93% equity shareholding in c-LEcta GmbH. It is consolidated in the Group 
  financial statements as a 93% owned subsidiary on the basis of contractual arrangements with 
  the remaining portion recognised as non-controlling interests. 
 
 
 
 The table below provides details of the identifiable net assets, including adjustments to 
  provisional fair values, in respect of the acquisitions completed during the year ended 31 
  December 2022: 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Total 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           2022 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          EUR'm 
 
Recognised amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed: 
Non-current assets 
  Property, plant and equipment                                                                                                                                                                                                            46.4 
  Brand related intangibles                                                                                                                                                                                                               122.8 
  Computer software                                                                                                                                                                                                                         0.5 
Current assets 
  Cash at bank and in hand                                                                                                                                                                                                                 24.8 
  Inventories                                                                                                                                                                                                                              35.1 
  Trade and other receivables                                                                                                                                                                                                              10.2 
Current liabilities 
  Trade and other payables                                                                                                                                                                                                               (20.0) 
Non-current liabilities 
  Deferred tax liabilities                                                                                                                                                                                                               (21.9) 
  Other non-current liabilities                                                                                                                                                                                                           (2.2) 
 
 
Total identifiable assets                                                                                                                                                                                                                 195.7 
 
Non-controlling interests                                                                                                                                                                                                                 (1.6) 
Goodwill                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  197.8 
 
 
Total consideration                                                                                                                                                                                                                       391.9 
 
 
Satisfied by: 
Cash                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      376.6 
Deferred payment                                                                                                                                                                                                                           15.3 
 
 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          391.9 
 
 
 
 Net cash outflow on acquisition: 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Total 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           2022 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          EUR'm 
 
Cash                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      376.6 
Less: cash and cash equivalents acquired                                                                                                                                                                                                 (24.8) 
Plus: debt acquired (included in other non-current liabilities above)                                                                                                                                                                       2.0 
 
 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          353.8 
 
 
 The acquisition method has been used to account for businesses acquired in the Group's financial 
  statements. Given that the valuation of the fair value of assets and liabilities recently 
  acquired is still in progress, some of the above values are determined provisionally, primarily 
  values relating to property, plant and equipment and liabilities (as not all information is 
  available at this point in time). The valuation of the fair value of assets and liabilities 
  will be completed within the measurement period. For the acquisitions completed in 2021, there 
  have been no material revisions of the provisional fair value adjustments since the initial 
  values were established. The Group performs quantitative and qualitative assessments of each 
  acquisition in order to determine whether it is material for the purposes of separate disclosure 
  under IFRS 3 'Business Combinations'. None of the acquisitions completed during the period 
  were considered material to warrant separate disclosure. 
 
 The goodwill is attributable to the expected profitability, revenue growth, future market 
  development and assembled workforce of the acquired businesses and the synergies expected 
  to arise within the Group after the acquisition. EUR30.3m of goodwill recognised is expected 
  to be deductible for income tax purposes. 
 
 Transaction expenses related to these acquisitions of EUR6.5m were charged in the Group's 
  Consolidated Income Statement during the financial year. The fair value of the financial assets 
  acquired includes trade and other receivables with a fair value of EUR10.2m and a gross contractual 
  value of EUR10.4m . 
 
 Non-controlling interests represent the portion of the equity of a subsidiary not attributable 
  either directly or indirectly to the Group and are presented separately in the Consolidated 
  Income Statement and within equity in the Consolidated Balance Sheet, and are distinguished 
  from the Group's shareholders' equity. Where not all of the equity of a subsidiary is acquired, 
  the non-controlling interests are recognised at the non-controlling interest's share of the 
  acquiree's net identifiable assets. 
 
 The revenue and profit after taxation attributable to equity holders of the parent to the 
  Group contributed from date of acquisition for all business combinations effected during the 
  financial year is as follows: 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Total 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           2022 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          EUR'm 
 
Revenue                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   103.2 
Profit after taxation attributable to equity holders of the parent                                                                                                                                                                         11.3 
 
 
 The revenue and profit after taxation attributable to equity holders of the parent to the 
  Group determined in accordance with IFRS as though the acquisition date for all business combinations 
  effected during the financial year had been the beginning of that financial year would be 
  as follows: 
 
                                                                                                                                                                                       Kerry Group                                 Consolidated 
                                                                                                                                                                                         excluding                                        Group 
                                                                                                                                                           2022                               2022                                    including 
                                                                                                                                                   acquisitions                       acquisitions                                 acquisitions 
                                                                                                                                                          EUR'm                              EUR'm                                        EUR'm 
 
Revenue                                                                                                                                                   174.7                            8,668.7                                      8,843.4 
Profit after taxation attributable to equity holders of the parent                                                                                         15.9                              595.1                                        611.0 
 
 
 8. Events after the balance sheet date 
 Since the financial year end, the Group has: 
-            entered into exclusive negotiations prior to the year ended 31 December 2022 to sell the trade 
              and assets of its Sweet Ingredients Portfolio, for a consideration of EUR500m comprising an 
              initial cash consideration of EUR375m plus a EUR125m interest bearing vendor loan note as 
              announced on 11 January 2023. The potential sale is subject to relevant regulatory approvals, 
              employee consultation and routine closing adjustments. The associated assets and liabilities 
              have consequently been presented separately as assets held for sale (note 6) in the financial 
              statements for the year ended 31 December 2022; and 
-            proposed a final dividend of 73.40 cent per A ordinary share (note 5). 
 
 There have been no other significant events, outside the ordinary course of business, affecting 
  the Group since 31 December 2022. 
 
 9. General information 
 The statutory financial statements of Kerry Group plc for the financial year ended 31 December 
  2022 were approved by the Board of Directors and authorised for issue on 15 February 2023 
  and will be filed with the Registrar of Companies following the annual general meeting. The 
  statutory financial statements of Kerry Group plc for the financial year ended 31 December 
  2021, to which an unqualified audit opinion was received, were annexed to the annual return 
  and filed with the Registrar of Companies. 
 
 FINANCIAL DEFINITIONS 
 Kerry uses a number of financial and non-financial key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure 
  performance across its business. These KPIs help inform decision making, assist effective 
  goal setting and track progress in achieving the Group's strategic objectives. Kerry believes 
  that long-term sustainable success will be achieved by generating value for all stakeholders, 
  while developing and monitoring strategy, managing the risks that face the organisation and 
  embedding the Group's purpose and values. Principal financial definitions used by the Group, 
  together with reconciliations where the non-IFRS measures are not readily identifiable from 
  the financial statements, are as follows: 
 
 
 
 1. Revenue 
 Volume growth 
 This represents the sales growth year-on-year, excluding pass-through pricing on input costs, 
  currency impacts, acquisitions, disposals and rationalisation volumes. 
 
 Volume growth is an important metric as it is seen as the key driver of organic top-line business 
  improvement. Pricing therefore impacts revenue growth positively or negatively depending on 
  whether input costs move up or down. A full reconciliation to reported revenue growth is detailed 
  in the revenue reconciliation below. 
 
 Revenue Reconciliation 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Reported 
                                                                                     Volume                                 Transaction                                                          Translation               revenue 
2022                                                                                 growth               Price                currency           Acquisitions             Disposals                currency                growth 
 
Taste & Nutrition                                                                      7.8%                8.7%                    0.2%                   5.6%                (1.1%)                    8.2%                 29.4% 
Dairy Ireland                                                                          0.1%               22.8%                    0.1%                      -               (37.6%)                    1.2%               (13.4%) 
 
 
Group                                                                                  6.1%               11.7%                    0.2%                   4.3%                (9.8%)                    6.8%                 19.3% 
 
2021 
 
Taste & Nutrition                                                                      8.7%                0.9%                       -                   2.4%                     -                  (2.8%)                  9.2% 
Dairy Ireland                                                                          6.2%                1.8%                       -                      -               (13.0%)                    1.1%                (3.9%) 
 
 
Group                                                                                  8.0%                1.2%                       -                   1.8%                (3.5%)                  (1.8%)                  5.7% 
 
 
 Prior year 31 December 2021 has been re-presented to reflect the changes in our reporting 
  segments in line with how the Chief Operating Decision Maker (the Executive Directors) assesses 
  the Group's performance from 1 January 2022. The Irish dairy processing activities, previously 
  reported in Taste & Nutrition, have been combined with the remaining dairy activities of the 
  Consumer Foods business and this segment is named Dairy Ireland. Included within the Dairy 
  Ireland 31 December 2021 comparatives are the results of the Consumer Foods Meats and Meals 
  business which was disposed by the Group on 27 September 2021. 
 
 Like-for-like(1) Revenue Reconciliation 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Like-for-like 
                                                                                     Volume                                 Transaction                                                          Translation               revenue 
2022                                                                                 growth               Price                currency           Acquisitions             Disposals                currency                growth 
 
Taste & Nutrition                                                                      7.8%                8.7%                    0.2%                   5.6%                (1.1%)                    8.2%                 29.4% 
Dairy Ireland                                                                          0.2%               36.0%                    0.2%                      -                     -                    0.7%                 37.1% 
 
 
Group                                                                                  6.7%               12.9%                    0.2%                   4.8%                (0.8%)                    7.2%                 31.0% 
 
2021 
 
Taste & Nutrition                                                                      8.7%                0.9%                       -                   2.4%                     -                  (2.8%)                  9.2% 
Dairy Ireland                                                                          5.5%                3.2%                       -                      -                     -                    0.6%                  9.3% 
 
 
Group                                                                                  8.2%                1.3%                       -                   2.1%                     -                  (2.4%)                  9.2% 
 
 
 (1)Like-for-like (LFL) growth rates reflect the exclusion of the Consumer Foods Meats and 
  Meals contribution from 2021 comparative calculations, being EUR0.7bn of revenue in the 2021 
  comparatives. 
 
 
 
 2. EBITDA 
 EBITDA represents operating profit after taxation before finance income and costs, income 
  taxes, depreciation (net of capital grant amortisation), intangible asset amortisation, non-trading 
  items and share of joint ventures' results after taxation. EBITDA is reflective of underlying 
  trading performance and allows comparison of the trading performance of the Group's businesses, 
  either year-on-year or with other businesses. 
 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                     2022               2021 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    EUR'm              EUR'm 
 
Profit after taxation                                                                                                                                                                                               606.5              763.0 
Share of joint ventures' results after taxation                                                                                                                                                                       0.4                  - 
Finance income                                                                                                                                                                                                      (6.6)              (0.3) 
Finance costs                                                                                                                                                                                                        72.8               70.2 
Income taxes                                                                                                                                                                                                         92.5               53.3 
Non-trading items                                                                                                                                                                                                   146.2             (91.5) 
Intangible asset amortisation                                                                                                                                                                                        82.7               80.8 
Depreciation (net)                                                                                                                                                                                                  221.6              201.5 
 
 
EBITDA                                                                                                                                                                                                            1,216.1            1,077.0 
 
 
 3. EBITDA Margin 
 EBITDA margin represents EBITDA expressed as a percentage of revenue. 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                     2022               2021 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    EUR'm              EUR'm 
 
EBITDA                                                                                                                                                                                                            1,216.1            1,077.0 
Revenue                                                                                                                                                                                                           8,771.9            7,350.6 
 
 
EBITDA margin                                                                                                                                                                                                       13.9%              14.7% 
 
 
 4. Operating Profit 
 Operating profit is profit before income taxes, finance income, finance costs and share of 
  joint ventures' results after taxation. 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                     2022               2021 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    EUR'm              EUR'm 
 
Profit before taxation                                                                                                                                                                                              699.0              816.3 
Finance income                                                                                                                                                                                                      (6.6)              (0.3) 
Finance costs                                                                                                                                                                                                        72.8               70.2 
Share of joint ventures' results after taxation                                                                                                                                                                       0.4                  - 
 
 
Operating profit                                                                                                                                                                                                    765.6              886.2 
 
 
 5. Adjusted Earnings Per Share and Performance in Adjusted Earnings Per Share on a Constant 
  Currency Basis 
 The performance in adjusted earnings per share on a constant currency basis is provided as 
  it is considered more reflective of the Group's underlying trading performance. Adjusted earnings 
  is profit after taxation attributable to equity holders of the parent before brand related 
  intangible asset amortisation and non-trading items (net of related tax). These items are 
  excluded in order to assist in the understanding of underlying earnings. A full reconciliation 
  of adjusted earnings per share to basic earnings is provided below. Constant currency eliminates 
  the translational effect that arises from changes in foreign currency year-on-year. The performance 
  in adjusted earnings per share on a constant currency basis is calculated by comparing current 
  year adjusted earnings per share to the prior year adjusted earnings per share retranslated 
  at current year average exchange rates. 
                                                                                                                                                   2022                                                  2021 
                                                                                                                                                    EPS                  Performance                      EPS                    Performance 
                                                                                                                                                   cent                            %                     cent                              % 
Basic earnings per share                                                                                                                          341.9                      (20.6%)                    430.6                          37.6% 
Brand related intangible asset amortisation                                                                                                        28.7                            -                     26.0                              - 
Non-trading items (net of related tax)                                                                                                             70.0                            -                   (75.8)                              - 
 
 
Adjusted earnings per share                                                                                                                       440.6                        15.7%                    380.8                          10.2% 
 
Impact of retranslating prior year adjusted earnings per share at current year average rates*                                                                                 (8.4%)                                                    1.9% 
 
 
Growth in adjusted earnings per share on a constant currency basis                                                                                                              7.3%                                                   12.1% 
 
 
 *Impact of 2022 translation was (31.9)/380.8 cent = (8.4%) (2021: 1.9%). 
 
 
 
 6. Free Cash Flow 
 Free cash flow is EBITDA plus movement in average working capital, capital expenditure (net), 
  payment of lease liabilities, pensions contributions paid less pension expense, finance costs 
  paid (net) and income taxes paid. 
 
 Free cash flow is seen as an important indicator of the strength and quality of the business 
  and of the availability to the Group of funds for reinvestment or for return to shareholders. 
  Movement in average working capital is used when calculating free cash flow as management 
  believes this provides a more accurate measure of the increase or decrease in working capital 
  needed to support the business over the course of the year rather than at two distinct points 
  in time and more accurately reflects fluctuations caused by seasonality and other timing factors. 
  Average working capital is the sum of each month's working capital over 12 months. Below is 
  a reconciliation of free cash flow to the nearest IFRS measure, which is 'Net cash from operating 
  activities'. 
 
                                                                                                                                                                                           2022                      2021 
                                                                                                                                                                                          EUR'm                     EUR'm 
Net cash from operating activities                                                                                                                                                        721.8                     654.0 
Difference between movement in monthly average working capital and movement in the financial 
 year end working capital                                                                                                                                                                  22.6                     146.6 
Share of joint ventures' results after taxation*                                                                                                                                              -                       3.9 
Payments on non-trading items                                                                                                                                                              85.4                      76.1 
Purchase of assets (net)                                                                                                                                                                (221.0)                   (300.4) 
Payment of lease liabilities                                                                                                                                                             (35.1)                    (34.9) 
Proceed from the sale of property, plant and equipment                                                                                                                                     38.1                      19.4 
Capital grants received                                                                                                                                                                     1.4                       0.7 
Exchange translation adjustment                                                                                                                                                            27.2                       0.7 
 
 
Free cash flow                                                                                                                                                                            640.4                     566.1 
 
 
 *Share of joint ventures' results after taxation was not included in the Group's EBITDA, but 
  as a separate line item on the face of the Consolidated Income Statement for the year end 
  31 December 2022, therefore appears as a reconciling item in the comparative reconciliation 
  for free cash flow. 
 
 7. Cash Conversion 
 Cash conversion is defined as free cash flow, expressed as a percentage of adjusted earnings 
  after taxation. Cash conversion is an important metric as it measures how much of the Group's 
  adjusted earnings is converted into cash. 
                                                                                                                                                                                           2022                      2021 
                                                                                                                                                                                          EUR'm                     EUR'm 
Free cash flow                                                                                                                                                                            640.4                     566.1 
 
Profit after taxation attributable to equity holders of the parent                                                                                                                        606.4                     763.0 
Brand related intangible asset amortisation                                                                                                                                                50.9                      46.2 
Non-trading items (net of related tax)                                                                                                                                                    124.2                   (134.4) 
 
 
Adjusted earnings after taxation                                                                                                                                                          781.5                     674.8 
 
 
Cash Conversion                                                                                                                                                                             82%                       84% 
 
 
8. Liquidity Analysis 
 The Net debt: EBITDA and EBITDA: Net interest ratios disclosed are calculated using an adjusted 
  EBITDA, adjusted finance costs (net of finance income) and an adjusted net debt value to adjust 
  for the impact of non-trading items, acquisitions net of disposals and deferred payments in 
  relation to acquisitions. 
                                                                                                                                                                                           2022                      2021 
                                                                                                                                                                                          Times                     Times 
 
Net debt: EBITDA                                                                                                                                                                            1.8                       2.0 
 
EBITDA: Net interest                                                                                                                                                                       18.1                      14.9 
 
 
 
 
 9. Average Capital Employed 
 Average capital employed is calculated by taking an average of the shareholders' equity and 
  net debt over the last three reported balance sheets. 
                                                                                                                               2022               H1 2022                  2021                          H1 2021                 2020 
                                                                                                                              EUR'm                 EUR'm                 EUR'm                            EUR'm                EUR'm 
 
Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent                                                                         6,221.9               6,088.7               5,601.2                          4,963.1              4,655.5 
 
Net debt                                                                                                                    2,217.4               2,456.3               2,124.1                          1,980.6              1,945.1 
 
 
 Total capital employed                                                                                                     8,439.3               8,545.0               7,725.3                          6,943.7              6,600.6 
 
 
Average capital employed                                                                                                    8,236.5                                     7,089.9 
 
 
 The definition for total capital employed has been updated to reflect lease liabilities in 
  'Net debt' and 'Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent' as reported on the Consolidated 
  Balance Sheet. This calculation no longer adds back 'Goodwill amortised (pre conversion to 
  IFRS)' to 'Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent', in line with current market 
  practice. 
 
 
 
 10. Return on Average Capital Employed (ROACE) 
 This measure is defined as profit after taxation attributable to equity holders of the parent 
  before non-trading items (net of related tax), brand related intangible asset amortisation 
  and finance income and costs expressed as a percentage of average capital employed. ROACE 
  is a key measure of the return the Group achieves on its investment in capital expenditure 
  projects, acquisitions and other strategic investments. 
                                                                                        2022        2021 
                                                                                       EUR'm       EUR'm 
Profit after taxation attributable to equity holders of the parent                     606.4       763.0 
Non-trading items (net of related tax)                                                 124.2     (134.4) 
Brand related intangible asset amortisation                                             50.9        46.2 
Net finance costs                                                                       66.2        69.9 
 
Adjusted profit                                                                        847.7       744.7 
 
 
Average capital employed                                                             8,236.5     7,089.9 
 
 
Return on average capital employed                                                     10.3%       10.5% 
 
 
 Prior year has been re-presented to align with the updated definition of 'Total capital employed'. 
 
11. Total Shareholder Return 
 Total shareholder return represents the change in the capital value of Kerry Group plc shares 
  plus dividends in the financial year. 
                                                                                        2022        2021 
 
Share price (1 January)                                                            EUR113.25   EUR118.50 
 
Interim dividend (cent)                                                                 31.4        28.5 
 
Dividend paid (cent)                                                                    66.7        60.6 
 
Share price (31 December)                                                           EUR84.24   EUR113.25 
 
 
Total shareholder return                                                             (24.7%)      (3.7%) 
 
 
12. Market Capitalisation 
 Market capitalisation is calculated as the share price times the number of shares issued. 
                                                                                        2022        2021 
 
Share price (31 December)                                                           EUR84.24   EUR113.25 
 
Shares in issue ('000)                                                             176,986.5   176,848.5 
 
 
Market capitalisation (EUR'm)                                                       14,909.3    20,028.1 
 
 
 13. Enterprise Value 
 Enterprise value is calculated as per external market sources. It is market capitalisation 
  plus reported borrowings less total cash and cash equivalents. 
 
 14. Net Debt 
 Net debt comprises borrowings and overdrafts, interest rate derivative financial instruments, 
  lease liabilities and cash at bank and in hand. 
 

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