Unilever Foods reports 14% growth in half yearly profits.

Financial Results for the Half Year Ended June 30th 2018 ('000 Rupees)

Jun-18

Jun-17

% Change

Sales

                       6,234,169

                       5,573,339

11.86%

Cost of Sales

                     (3,347,010)

                     (3,056,294)

9.51%

Gross profit

                       2,887,159

                       2,517,045

14.70%

Distribution, admin & other operating expenses

                     (1,723,570)

                     (1,493,944)

15.37%

Other incomes

                           120,193

                             68,193

76.25%

Finance cost

                           (30,873)

                           (14,624)

111.11%

Profit before taxation

                       1,253,213

                       1,076,670

16.40%

Taxation

                        (389,067)

                        (319,151)

21.91%

Profit after tax

                           864,146

                           757,519

14.08%

EPS - basic and diluted (Rupees)

                             138.38

                             122.12

13.31%