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Clicks Group Reports 13.2% Half-Year Profit Rise, Hikes Interim Dividend Over 13%, CEO Bertina Engelbrecht Optimistic Amid VAT Increases

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Clicks Group, a South African pharmacy chain, reported a 13.2% increase in half-year profit, attributed to strong sales in its health and beauty categories. The company announced an interim dividend hike of more than 13%, reflecting its successful market share gains in these sectors. Despite facing economic challenges, including potential VAT increases, Clicks Group remains optimistic about its growth trajectory, as stated by CEO Bertina Engelbrecht.

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    [WATCH] Clicks Group has reported a 13.2% rise in half-year profits, driven by strong health and beauty sales. Despite economic challenges and a possible VAT hike, the company remains optimistic. Clicks Group CEO Bertina Engelbrecht has more on this. https://t.co/f7B0ZRoTvS

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    South African pharmacy chain Clicks Group reported a 13.2% rise in half-year profit on Wednesday, helped by a growing market share in core health and beauty categories. https://t.co/kgNGF8occM https://t.co/kgNGF8occM

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