Adjusted operating profit at constant FX increased 3.0% year-on-year, driven by growth in the international tobacco business. On a reported basis, adjusted operating profit decreased 11.6% mainly due to unfavorable currency movements.
Operating profit and profit attributable to owners of the parent declined mainly due to a decrease in adjusted operating profit and recognition of restructuring costs related to the transformation of the international tobacco business.
FY2019 forecast for consolidated adjusted operating profit at constant FX is revised to grow 1.6% year-on-year.
The dividend guidance for the year remain unchanged. [...]