LCI delivers strong performance, declares Rs6.2 final dividend

MG News | August 01, 2025 at 10:12 AM GMT+05:00

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August 1, 2025 (MLN): Lucky Core Industries Limited (PSX: LCI) reported a profit of Rs11.76 billion [EPS: Rs25.46] for the year ended June 30, 2025, up 5.32% from Rs11.16 billion [EPS: Rs24.15] in FY24, driven by improved operational performance and reduced finance costs.

The company has recommended a final cash dividend of 310% (Rs6.20 per share of Rs2 each), in addition to the interim cash dividend of 340% (Rs34 per share of Rs10 each) already paid prior to the stock split.

Net turnover slightly declined by 0.58% to Rs119.94bn in FY25 from Rs120.64bn in FY24, while the cost of sales dropped by 1.23% to Rs92.49bn.

As a result, gross profit rose 1.70% to Rs27.45bn.

Selling and distribution expenses decreased by 1.84% to Rs7.18bn, while administrative and general expenses fell by 7.53% to Rs2.25bn during the year.

The company’s operating profit improved by 4.50%, reaching Rs18.03bn, despite a 5.90% increase in other charges to Rs887mn.

Finance costs significantly decreased by 37.52% to Rs2.21bn from Rs3.54bn in FY24. Meanwhile, other income dropped by 32.83% to Rs2.86bn.

Share of profit from associate companies fell by 5.31% to Rs3.44bn from Rs3.64bn in FY24.

Taxation increased by 19.21% to Rs18.62bn, with current tax rising 3.82% to Rs5.03bn and deferred tax showing a significant shift from an income of Rs390mn to an expense of Rs1.83bn, marking a change of -568.75%.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025 (Rs '000')
Description	June-25	June-24	%Change
Net turnover	119,940,714	120,635,402	-0.58%
Cost of sales	(92,487,496)	(93,641,106)	-1.23%
Gross profit	27,453,218	26,994,296	1.70%
Selling & distribution expenses	(7,175,071)	(7,309,569)	-1.84%
Administration & general expenses	(2,247,567)	(2,430,639)	-7.53%
Operating profit	18,030,580	17,254,088	4.50%
Other charges	(887,079)	(837,659)	5.90%
Gain on bargain purchase	292,555	-
Finance costs	(2,210,457)	(3,538,040)	-37.52%
Exchange (loss) / gain	(56,087)	116,307
Other income	(2,861,068)	(4,259,392)	-32.83%
Share of profit / (loss) from associate	3,444,424	3,637,427	-5.31%
Profit before final taxes & income taxes	19,272	(167,649)
Taxation - Final taxes	18,633,208	16,464,474	13.17%
Profit before income tax	(14,184)	(845,505)	-98.32%
Taxation - Income tax	18,619,024	15,618,969	19.21%
Current	(5,031,591)	(4,846,459)	3.82%
Deferred	(1,830,248)	390,454
Profit for the year	11,757,185	11,162,964	5.32%
Attributable to:
Equity holders of the Holding Company	11,757,122	11,150,545	5.44%
Non-controlling interests	63	12,419	-99.49%
Basic & diluted EPS (Rs)	25.46	24.15	5.42%

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