De La Rue’s 2017 annual report sets out how the company has made positive progress over the last year in terms of performance and diversifying the business, with strong growth from Identity Solutions - which has seen 5% growth – and Product Authentication.
De la Rue remains the world’s leading currency printer with cash making up 70% of the business. As cash in circulation is growing at 3-4% a year it will continue to be a core part of the company’s business strategy. De La Rue also made its first acquisition in 14 years with DuPont Authentication.
De La De La Rue has also signed up to the UN Global Compact showing our commitment to being a responsible business.
Chairman Philip Rogerson, said:
“The Group delivered good results in 2016/17. The strategic plan set out by the management team in May 2015 is progressing well. Identity Solutions and Product Authentication businesses delivered strong revenue and operating profit growth, further improving and diversifying our business mix”
The full annual report can be found here.
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