Finolex Cables Ltd - Q4 &FY18-19 Results

FINOLEX CABLES LTD RESULTS

Pune, May 29, 2019

Finolex Cables Ltd., (FCL) at the meeting of its Board of Directors held today approved results for the fourth quarter as well as the full year of 2018-19.

Revenues for the quarter ended March 2019 were Rs.8216.9 million as against Rs.7992.0 million for the corresponding period in year 2017-18 representing a 3% growth in value terms. In volume terms, all Electrical Wires grew by18%, while Power Cables de-grew marginally. Within Communication Cables segment, volumes in Optic Fiber Cables de-grew owing to delays in orders from both the Government sector as well as sluggishness from Private Telecom Companies. Other Communication products which are sold through dealer network, however, saw volume growth of over 15%. New products within the FMEG sector all grew by more than 10% each. The positive impact of GST is quite visible now.

For the full year 2018-19, sales were Rs 30825.8 million as against Rs 29028.4 million in the previous year with a 6% revenue growth. Except for Power Cables and Optic Fiber Cables, all other product lines showed a healthy volume growth.

Newer product lines (Fans, Switchgear and Water Heaters) have all grown. Addition to product range, expansion of distribution network, continued presence in visual media have all contributed to the Finolex brand recognition within these product segments.

Profit for the quarter, before taxes, was Rs.1399.4 million, as compared to Rs.1276.8 million in the previous year – growth of 10%.

For the full year, profit before taxes improved to Rs 5318.6 million from Rs 5044.8 million in the previous year – a growth of 5.5%.

At a PAT level, PAT for Q4 of 2018-19 stood at Rs 849.0 million as against Rs 817.6 million for the corresponding period of the previous year – a growth of 4%.

For the full year, profit after taxes were Rs 3440.9 million as against Rs 3582.0 million in the previous year – the reduction due to cessation of fiscal benefits at Roorkee.

Based on the performance, the Board has recommended a dividend of 225% for the year.

For the year ended 31^st March 2019, the consolidated results reflect net sales of Rs 30825.8 million as against Rs 29028.4 million in the previous year and Profit Before Taxes of Rs 6102.2 million as against Rs 5491.4 million in the previous year. 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

						(Rs. In Million)
	Standalone	Standalone	Standalone	Standalone	Consolidated	Consolidated
	Quarter Ended	Quarter Ended	Year Ended	Year Ended	Year Ended	Year Ended
	31.03.19	31.03.18	31.03.19	31.03.18	31.03.2019	31.03.2018
Net Sales / Income from Operations (net of duty)	8216.9	7992.0	30825.8	29028.4	30825.8	29028.4
Profit before Exceptional item, Interest, Depreciation and Tax	1502.6	1389.9	5733.3	5497.2	5513.1	5219.8
Deductions for :
·      Exceptional Item
·      Interest	2.7	14.4	9.2	14.4	9.2	14.4
·      Depreciation	100.5	98.7	405.5	438.0	405.5	438.0
Profit before Taxation	1399.4	1276.8	5318.6	5044.8	5098.4	4767.4
Share of Profits in Associates & JVs					1003.8	724.0
Profit After Tax	849.0	817.6	3440.9	3582.0	4074.7	3301.1
OCI	81.2	33.7	-245.7	134.7	-256.0	131.8
Total Comprehensive Income	930.2	851.3	3195.2	3716.7	3818.7	3432.9

ABOUT FCL

Finolex Cables Limited is India's largest and leading manufacturer of Electrical and Communication cables.  Finolex offers a wide range of Electrical and Communication cables. Its wire and cable products are used in applications such as automobile, lighting, cable TV, telephone and computers to industrial applications touching every person in his daily life.  In recent years, Finolex has added Electrical Switches, LED based Lamps, Fans, low voltage MCBs and a range of Water Heaters to its product portfolio.