Nestlé Nigeria PLC has announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2021, ending 31 March 2021. The company recorded revenue of N 87.3 billion against N 70.3 billion during the same period in the previous year, a top-line growth of 24.1%. Profit after tax stood at N 12.4 billion according to the unaudited financial statements of the Company.
The financial results were reviewed and approved by the Board of Nestlé Nigeria PLC during its meeting held on 29th April 2021.
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January March 2021 |
January March 2020 |
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N’000 |
N’000 |
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Revenue |
87,257,701 |
70,329,350 |
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Cost of Sales |
-52,514,964 |
-38,671,684 |
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Gross Profit |
34,742,737 |
31,657,666 |
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Marketing and Distribution expenses |
-11,109,209 |
-11,042,047 |
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Administrative expenses |
-3,319,315 |
-3,078,061 |
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Results from operating activities |
20,314,212 |
17,537,558 |
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Finance income |
123,340 |
335,242 |
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Finance costs |
-1,435,121 |
-417,928 |
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Net finance costs |
-1,311,781 |
-82,686 |
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Profit before income tax |
19,002,430 |
17,454,873 |
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Income tax expense |
-6,602,429 |
-6,259,478 |
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Profit for the period |
12,400,001 |
11,195,394 |
Commenting on the results, The Managing Director and CEO of Nestlé Nigeria PLC, Mr. Wassim Elhusseini said, “I am inspired by the way our team has performed under difficult circumstances. With three more quarters still ahead of us, we will continue to drive sustainable growth despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.”
“With the roll-out of COVID-19 vaccination in progress, we are optimistic that the business environment will continue to improve. Our priorities will remain keeping our people safe, assuring continued supply of essential nutritious food and beverages to consumers and caring for our communities and business partners.”