Business Wire IndiaPidilite Industries Limited, India's leading manufacturer of adhesives, sealants and construction chemicals today announced its financial results for the quarter and nine months ended December 31st, 2018. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
Consolidated Performance
- Net sales at Rs 1,838 Cr grew by 20% over the same quarter last year. Comparable* net sales for YTD Dec'18 stood at Rs 5,404 Cr and grew by 20% (excluding the sales of Cyclo Division of Pidilite USA Inc which was sold by Pidilite USA Inc in June 2017) over the same period last year.
- EBITDA before non-operating income stood at Rs 337 Cr and declined by 9% over the same quarter last year, given the input cost led contraction in gross margins by over 6%. EBITDA for YTD Dec'18 stood at Rs 1,091 Cr and grew by 2% over the same period last year, given the input cost led contraction in gross margins by over 4% and higher A&SP spends.
- Profit after tax at Rs 220 Cr declined by 8% over the same quarter last year. For YTD Dec'18, profit after tax at Rs 692 Cr declined by 4% over the same period last year.
Standalone Performance
- Net sales at Rs 1,580 Cr grew by 16% over the same quarter last year with underlying sales volume & mix growth of 11%. This was driven by a 13% growth in sales volume & mix of Consumer & Bazaar products and negative 2% growth in sales volume & mix of Industrial Products. Comparable* net sales for YTD Dec'18 stood at Rs 4,681 Cr and grew by 16% over the same period last year.
- EBITDA before non-operating income stood at Rs 327 Cr and declined by 9% over the same quarter last year, given the input cost led contraction in gross margins by over 5%. EBITDA for YTD Dec'18 stood at Rs 1,035 Cr and was flat over the same period last year, given the input cost led contraction in gross margins by over 3% and higher A&SP spends.
- Profit after tax stood at Rs 225 Cr and declined by 6% over the same quarter last year. Profit after tax for YTD Dec'18 stood at Rs 736 Cr and grew by 3% over the same period last year.
*Reflecting accounting impact of GST (excise duty and net input taxes adjusted from sales of base nine months). MD's COMMENTS Commenting on the quarter performance, Mr. Bharat Puri, Managing Director, Pidilite Industries Ltd, said: Q3 2018-19: "We have delivered another quarter of double digit volume growth. However, this quarter saw gross margins being impacted substantially as a result of input cost inflation and rupee depreciation. Fortunately, input costs have moderated. Overall, we remain committed to our strategic agenda of delivering consistent, profitable volume led growth." Source: Businesswire