Eveready super nine loses its swagger further
Turnover down by KShs.10M from KSh.1,645M in 2009 to KShs. 1,635M in 2010.
Total operating costs declined by KShs.79 M, a reduction of 19% due to lay-offs and slowed production .
Gross margin went up by only 4 percentage points to 24% due to the influences of a depressed Kenya shilling and the impact of an increase in the cost of Zinc which cost the company KShs. 40M.
Profit before tax down by a massive 65% to KShs.14.7M compared to the same period last year.
Profit after-tax down to a measly KShs. 8.7M from KShs.28M in 2009, 69% drop.
Basic and diluted earnings per share hit Kshs.0.04 down from KShs.0.13 recorded in 2009.
The directors recommended a Mbuzi at the companies premises on May 19 instead of paying a a dividend.
Shareholder funds grew by a meager 2.2% to KSh.403M.
The Annual General Meeting will be held on Thursday May 19,2011 at 11.00 am at the Company factory premises.
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