Investor Presentaiton
Woolworths Group Full Year Results 2023
Woolworths Group capital management framework
Investment proposition
Capital allocation to
sustain business and
support shareholder returns
One of Australia's
leading and most
trusted brands
Leading market
position in Food &
Everyday Needs
Growth
opportunities in
eCom and
adjacencies
Defensive
characteristics
through the cycle
Strong cash flow
from AUS and NZ
businesses
Cash from operating
activities of $6.0b
before interest and
tax
Strong operating cash flow generation
Sustaining capital
Full year fully franked
dividend per share of
104c, up 13% vs. F22.
Payout ratio: 73.6%
Typically 70-75% dividend payout (fully franked)
Cash realisation
ratio of 113%
Free cash flow
Disciplined capital allocation to
manage free cash flow
Investment in growth
Organic and inorganic growth that
exceeds minimum return hurdles
Debt reduction
Improve credit quality and capacity to
invest for the future
Return excess capital
Special dividends or buy-backs
to distribute excess cash and franking
credits to shareholders
$517m on growth
projects
Net debt/EBITDA
of 2.6x (F22: 3.2x)
20
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Solid investment grade credit ratingView entire presentation