By David Winning

SYDNEY--Coles Ltd. reported a 2.8% rise in annual profit as it continued to benefit from shoppers spending more in its supermarkets during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Coles reported a net profit of 1.01 billion Australian dollars (US$745 million) for the 12 months through June 27, compared to a A$978 million profit a year earlier. Annual revenue rose by 3% to A$38.93 billion.

Directors of the company declared a final dividend of 28 Australian cents per security, bringing the full-year payout to 61 cents.

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08-17-21 1911ET