By: highcelebritysquard
Nestlé Nigeria Plc announced its financial results for the year 2021. The company posted
a revenue of N 351.8 billion recording 22.6% growth over the previous year. Gross profit
for the year stood at N 132.4 billion, compared to N 119.2 billion during the previous year.
The Company posted profit after tax of N 40.0 billion for the year. The detailed financial
results are published on Nestlé’s website.
In addition to N 25 per share interim dividend paid in December 2021, the Board
proposed an additional dividend of N 25.50 per share making for a total dividend of
N 50.50 for 2021. This proposed dividend will be submitted for approval at the
company’s Annual General Meeting on 29
th June 2022.
Commenting on the results, Mr. Wassim Elhusseini, Managing Director and CEO of Nestlé
Nigeria PLC, said, “We commend everyone in our organisation for their contributions to
the attainment of this impressive results in these challenging times. It is a testament of the consistent dedication and commitment of our employees to ensure that we
continuously deliver value for our shareholders, our consumers, and the communities in
which we operate. “
“In 2022, our focus remains on ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our employees, as
well as providing affordable nutrition to enable consumers to nourish their families daily,
while we work together to benefit mankind and our planet.
We will continue to push the boundaries of what is possible with foods, beverages, and
nutritional solutions to enhance quality of life and contribute to a healthier future for
everyone today and for generations to come.”
