Diageo has reported operating profits up 18.2% to £4.4bn, primarily driven by organic growth, with net sales up 21.4% to £15.5bn.
Growth reflects continued recovery of the on-trade, resilient consumer demand in the off-trade and market share gains, according to the group's preliminary results.
Operating margin decreased by 77 basis points, although this was more than offset by exceptional operating items of £388m.
