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Berger Paints Posts N3.6bn Revenue, As Shareholders Endorse Performance

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June 25, 2020
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Berger Paints Posts N3.6bn Revenue, As Shareholders Endorse Performance
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Berger Paints Nigeria Plc said its revenue for the year end December 31 2019 stood at N3.5 billion as against N3.3 billion recorded in the preceding year,​ a modest increase of six per cent, following its commencement of new growth strategy.

However, due to internal efficiency, the company’s operating profit jumped by 196 per cent between 2017 and the end of 2019 while it recorded an upward movement in all its key performance indicators in the review period.

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Addressing the shareholders Wednesday at 60th virtual Annual General Meeting (AGM) by proxy, the Chairman, Mr Abi Ayida, ascribed the aggregate performance to the company’s re-refocusing on production of its primary products , corporate foresight and innovativeness and huge​ investment in automated factory, among others.

Ayida,​ who laid open the company’s comprehensive annual report before the shareholders, explained that the operating environment was challenging last year but the company was able to record upward movement across all its financial indices.

“The Board and Management faced increasingly hostile-business environment operating environment in 2019. However, due to your company’s growth strategy, we we’re able to deliver an impressive performance. A review of financial results shows improved performance across all financial indices.

“Our revenue grew by 6 per cent from N3.377 billion to N3.585 billion but the gross profit for the year grew by 12 per cent from N1.480 billion to N1. 664 billion while the profit for the year grew by 40 per cent from N320 million to an historic N448.7 million. The moderate growth in revenue was intended as deferred scale achievement to maintain our focus on operational efficiency. We believe the numbers justify this approach. Indeed, operating​ profit​ improved by 196 per cent between 2017 and end of 2019.” said Ayida.

Shareholders commended the company’s financial performance and its heavy investment in automated factory as an index of growth strategy.

They urged the board and management to increase the dividend of 25 kobo per share next year and also map out strategy to cope with the impacts of COVID-19 which has become inevitable.

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A shareholder activist, Mr. Lawrence Oguntoye, described the company’s performance as excellent against the backdrop of tough operating environment last year.

He attributed the stellar performance to the company’s resilient, visionary and focused leadership.
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“All financial indices are positive. This is a reflection of growth strategy borne out of resilient, visionary and focused leadership. It is commendable that while many companies are downsizing, Berger Paints is increasing its staff strength. The Board and Management have performed magic wand in business profitability and sustainability, he said.

Mr. Egunde Moses, another shareholder who also commended the company’s performance urged the board and management to put strategies in place for optimal performance despite the COVID-19 pandemic.

He, however, advised the company to address the issue of unclaimed dividend and impacts of adulterated products on the business of paint manufacturers.

In his response, the Chairman of the Company expressed gratitude to the shareholders and assured them of greater performance,​ irrespective of the state of operating environment.

“The lockdown has brought significant level of uncertainties to the global business environment. We have analyzed COVID-19 and determined to brace up. Our first approach is preservation of capital. This informed our decision to declare a modest dividend of 25 kobo per share for the review period. Our position is that it is better to err on the side of prudence. Our huge investment in automated factory is​ part of​our​ growth strategy. Our efforts shall continue to pay off, the company’s future is bright.

“We have always addressed the issue of adulterated products to the extent of prosecution and conviction of some people. We shall continue to do a lot more. As for unclaimed dividend, we cannot go beyond the limit of the regulator’s directives. But we are always ready to implement any official policy on this. Our subsidiary in Ghana will be activated later. The conditions imposed on foreign companies by Ghanaian government at the moment is not encouraging. Our corporate performance is a collective efforts of all staff across the board. We also appreciate our stakeholders.”, Ayida said.

Tags: Annual General Meeting (AGM) by proxyAs Shareholders Endorse PerformanceBerger Paints Nigeria PlcBerger Paints Posts N3.6bn RevenueMr Abi AyidaMr. Lawrence Oguntoyeshareholder activistthe Chairman
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