Husein Sugar Mills’ profit plunges 94.88pc

LAHORE: The Board of Directors of Husein Sugar Mills Limited (HSM) met on Wednesday to review the company’s performance and announce its financial results for the 1st quarter ended December 31, 2019.

According to financial results, the sugar manufacturer reported a profit after tax of Rs5.360 million for the 1st quarter ended December 31, 2019, as compared to Rs104.790 million for the corresponding period last year, showing a decline of 94.88pc.

The company’s earnings per share (EPS) were recorded at Rs0.15 for the period under review as compared to Rs4.19 for the corresponding period last year, showing a decline of 96.4pc.

The company’s profit before tax for the 1st quarter clocked in at Rs11.064 million, as compared to Rs113.395 million in the corresponding period last year (-90.2 pc).

The sugar manufacturer’s finance cost for the quarter under review was recorded at Rs47.597 million as compared to Rs28.298 million in the corresponding period last year, showing a surge of 68.19pc.

The company also witnessed a decline in net sales, from Rs688.444 million in the first quarter last year to Rs383.459 million in the first quarter ended December 31, 2019, showing a decline of Rs44.3pc.

Hassan Naqvi
Hassan Naqvi
The writer is a staff reporter and can be reached at [email protected]

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