JSE-listed fast-moving consumer goods and personal care products company Premier Group has reported a 23.9% year-on-year increase in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (Ebitda) to R1-billion for the six months ended September 30. Headline earnings a share also increased by 0.8% to 331c a share, while revenue rose by 7.1% year-on-year to R9.4-billion.