Monday, February 28, 2011

AMBUJA CEMENTS LTD = RESULTS = FOR 2010 ,2009,2008 COMPARED = SALES UP4.43%; NET PROFIT UP 3.79%



Ambuja Cements Limited

NSE Symbol AMBUJACEM

Ambuja Cements has declared its results for the Calendar  year 2010. The consolidated results for CY 2010 are compared below with 2009 and 2008.

Net Sales is Rs.7390.21 cr – up by 4.43% from CY 2009 and by 18.02% from CY 2008.

Total Expenditure is Rs.5954.39 cr – up by 8.09% from CY 2009 and by 25.35% from CY 2008.

Profit from Operations is Rs.1563.16 cr – down by 6.57% from CY 2009 and up by 1.06% from CY 2008.

Consolidated Net Profit is Rs.1262.97 cr – up by   3.79% from CY 2009 but down by 9.12% from CY 2008.

Thus, there has not been any significant improvement in either sales or profitability over the years. Lower Tax expense has boosted the net profits slightly this year.

Basic EPS (in Rs.) is Rs.8.28 – against Rs.7.99 in CY 2009 and Rs.9.13 in CY 2008.

As per its media release,  its sales volume in 2010 was 20 m.tonnes, against 18.8 m.tonnes in CY 2009, reflecting a growth of 6.4%

Costs of Major Inputs (Power and fuel) has increased during the year.

After 1st quarter, interest rates rose, stimulus measures were partially rolled back; early onset of monsoons and floods all had a negative impact.

In 2010, Ambuja has also commissioned huge additional capacities and expects to add 2 m tones more in 2011.

The Board has declared a total dividend of Rs.2.60 per share (130%) for the full year.
On a consolidated Basis, the results are lack lustre. But, compared to many other cement companies, Ambuja cements can be said to have fared better. The stand alone results are also approximately on the same lines, as can be seen from the Announcements section below.

The problem of Cement Industry is one of excess capacity  and increasing input costs right now. Most companies are building additional capacities even now – despite the existing excess capacity.

Budget has provided good incentives to infrastructure sector and also to building Industry. This is good for cement Industry also.

Yet, unless the excess capacity is matched by higher demand, and lower input costs, profitability may continue at current levels.

Consolidated results Table :

CY10
Net Sales
739021
707687
626179
Net Sales
739021
4.43
18.02
Other Oprtg Income
12734
10461
3536
Incr./Decr. in SIT /WIP
-5428
4947
-6432
Raw Materials
229362
238718
193707
Traded goods
-
-
1153
Employees Cost
34367
27284
26682
Depreciation
38721
29728
26010
Other Expenditure
298417
250171
233919
Total Expenditure
595439
550848
475039
Total Expenditure
595439
8.09
25.35
Profit from Operations
156316
167300
154676
Profit from Operations
156316
-6.57
1.06
Other Income
12023
15120
14017
Profit before I & EI
168339
182420
168693
Interest
4869
2243
3260
Profit after I BB EI
163470
180177
165433
Exceptional items
-2653
-
-30331
Profit before tax
166123
180177
195764
Tax Expense
39826
58493
56793
Consolidated Net Profit
126297
121684
138971
Consolidated Net Profit
126297
3.79
-9.12
Face Value (in Rs.)
2
2
2
Paid-up Equity
30597
30474
30452
Reserves
701915
616292
536654
Basic EPS (in Rs.)
8.28
7.99
9.13
Diluted EPS (in Rs.)
8.26
7.98
9.12
Public Shareholding (%)
53
52
50

ANNOUNCEMENTS
TO THE NSE

03-02-2011             Ambuja Cements Limited has informed the Exchange regarding the standalone Results for the year ended on 31-DEC-2010 as follows: Net Sales of Rs. 739021 lacs for year ending on 31-DEC-2010 against Rs. 707687 lacs for the year ending on 31-DEC-2009. Net Profit / (Loss) of Rs. 126361 lacs for the year ending on 31-DEC-2010 against Rs. 121837 lacs for the year ending on 31-DEC-2009.            

03-02-2011             Ambuja Cements Limited has informed the Exchange regarding the consolidated Results for the year ended on 31-DEC-2010 as follows: Net Sales of Rs. 739021 lacs for year ending on 31-DEC-2010 against Rs. 707687 lacs for the year ending on 31-DEC-2009. Net Profit / (Loss) of Rs. 126297 lacs for the year ending on 31-DEC-2010 against Rs. 121684 lacs for the year ending on 31-DEC-2009.

09-11-2010             News Verification : The media had reports that Ambuja Cements Limited may merge itself with ACC Ltd. The Exchange, in order to verify the accuracy or otherwise of the information reported in the media and to inform the market place so that the interest of the investors is safeguarded, had written to the officials of the company. Ambuja Cements Limited has vide its letter inter-alia stated, "We would like to inform you that we do not have any such proposal."

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