The financial results of Guinness Nigeria for the quarter ended September 2021 show a return to profitability for the Beverages Giant during the period compared to a loss made in the prior period.
This return to profitability was driven by a huge jump in revenue from N30 Billion in the same quarter of 2020 to N47.4 Billion in 2021, although the cost of sales also increased from N23 Billion 2020 to N32.2 Billion filed in 2021 thereby giving an increase in gross profit from N7 Billion in 2020 to N15.2 Billion in the quarter under review
Guinness Nigeria increased its marketing and distribution expenses during the period, marketing and distribution expenses rose from N4.6 Billion in 2020 to N6.5 Billion in 2021. This led to a huge jump in Operating profit for the period, operating profit jumped from just N586 Million in 2020 to N6.5 Billion in 2021. This culminated in profit for the period rising to N4 Billion from a loss of N841 Million posted in 2020.
The Chairman, Board of Directors of Guinness Nigeria Plc, Dr. Omobola Johnson maintained that the Company will keep up with its growth strategy to continue on its path of profitability. He said “We are confident that our strategy is comprehensive and robust. We are keen on making the right investments that will drive growth across the board and ensure our competitiveness, despite the challenging business environment. We thank our shareholders for their confidence in the Board and Management of our dear company and we are committed to ensuring that we sustain the momentum.”
Guinness Nigeria is the Nigerian subsidiary of the Irish brand Guinness. Its principal activities continue to be brewing, packaging, marketing, and selling of Guinness Foreign Extra Stout, Guinness Smooth, Malta Guinness, Guinness Gold, Harp Lager, Smirnoff Ice, Satzenbrau Lager, Dubic Malt, Snapp, Orijin Spirit Mixed Drink, Orijin Bitters, Smirnoff Ice Double Black with Guarana, Orijin Zero, and Orijin Herbal Gin, Baileys Delight, Gordons Moringa among others.