Fast-moving consumer goods major Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) on Thursday reported standalone net profit at Rs 2,143 crore for the March quarter (Q4 FY21)
It is an increase of 41 per cent year-on-year from Rs 1,519 crore in the same period of last fiscal.
Revenue
Revenue jumped 35 per cent to Rs 12,132 crore in comparison with Rs 9,011 crore, the company said in a statement.
EBITDA
Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) for Q4 FY21 stood at Rs 2,957 crore as against Rs 2,065 crore in Q4 FY20.
Profit Contribution
HUL said the home care segment had a growth of 15 per cent for Q4 FY21, Health, hygiene and nutrition forming nearly 80 per cent of business grew in double-digits for the third consecutive quarter
The beauty and personal care segment grew by 20 per cent with skin cleansing, hair care and oral care delivering high double-digit growths.
Foods and refreshment grew at 36 per cent with nutrition volumes growing in double digits.
Declared Dividend
The board of directors recommended a final dividend of Rs 17 per share of the face value of Re 1 each for the financial year ended March 31.
Comment from Chairman and MD
Sanjiv Mehta, “Despite challenging times in FY21, our business ecosystem has withstood the disruption and demonstrated agility and resilience across the value chain. We have delivered on our multi-stakeholder business model.
Our purpose-led brands and capabilities were further strengthened during the year and this positions us well to serve our consumers during this turbulent period.
Our focus firmly remains behind delivering volume led competitive growth.”
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