2020
1,458.3
2019
1,710.4
2018
1,798.0
REVENUE
TRADING PROFIT 2
RETURN ON SALES 2
PROFIT BEFORE TAX
HEADLINE EARNINGS PER SHARE 3
REVENUE (£m)
2020
1,458.3
2019
1,710.4
2018
1,798.0
TRADING PROFIT 2 (£m)
2020
101.4
2019
181.4
2018
197.2
OPERATING PROFIT (£m)
2020
74.3
2019
127.5
2018
164.5
HEADLINE EARNINGS 2, 3 (£m)
2020
62.7
2019
121.4
2018
133.7
STATUTORY EPS (p)
2020
15.3
2019
29.8
2018
51.3
FREE CASH FLOW 2 (£m)
2020
113.5
2019
121.5
2018
102.6
For definitions of alternative performance measures, refer to Note 4 of the Group Financial Statements.
Headline results refer to continuing operations and exclude separately reported items.
Vesuvius’ decisive response and strong cash generation during the COVID-19 crisis demonstrates the resilience of our flexible, low capital intensive, entrepreneurial and decentralised business model.
Our 2020 results also reflected the excellent performance of our teams.
"We are talented people and specialists working on new technologies to keep Vesuvius in pole position."
"I work for a company that is genuinely doing what it can to cut our impact on the environment and help our customers do the same."
"Vesuvius is always innovating - whether it is in safety, reliability, product performance or any other area of our business."
"Whether in helping our customers reduce their environmental footprint or ensuring we meet our responsibilities to be a good employer for our people, we are working towards a better tomorrow."