Did Rio Tinto Deliver Despite Decline in Shares?

The transcript discusses a company's financial performance, highlighting a 12% profit increase despite a share drop. It covers better-than-expected dividends and a $500 million share buyback. The CEO dismisses merger and acquisition plans, emphasizing high thresholds for value creation. Market reactions in different regions are noted, with other companies' earnings reports also discussed.

What was the percentage increase in full year profit mentioned in the text?

What was the announced dividend per share that was better than expected?

What did the CEO say about mergers and acquisitions?

How did the share price perform in early trade on the SX?

What was the profit figure reported by AGL and what was the percentage increase?