Kerry Group chief executive Edmond Scanlon received a total remuneration package of just under €2.6m for 2018, according to Kerry Group’s annual report.

This was made up from a base salary of €1.05m, along with a pension contribution and other benefits of €234,000.

On top of this, Scanlon was awarded a short-term bonus of €948,000, made up of 75% cash and 25% in Kerry Group shares.

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In addition, Scanlon was awarded a further €345,000 worth of Kerry Group shares under the company’s long-term incentive plan, which will be earned if the company hits certain performance targets.

In 2018, Kerry Group reported record sales of €6.6bn and trading profits of €805.6m.

The company is targeting earnings growth of 6% to 10% for 2019.