Economy

Nestle Nigeria Posts N104bn Loss In 2023, Shareholders Funds Wiped Out

Published

6 months ago

February 29, 2024

Nestle will also not be able to pay dividends based on the status of its shareholder’s funds.

Nestle Nigeria Plc has lost a staggering N104 billion before tax for the year ended 2023 compared to a profit before tax of N71 billion same period in 2022.

Nairametrics reported that this is according to the 2023 financial statement of the company published on the NGX on Wednesday, 28th February 2024.

The report added that the company reported a foreign exchange loss of N195 billion which was the major reason for the overall loss reported by the company.

The forex losses also resulted in a wipeout of the company’s shareholder funds which is now a negative N78 billion from N30.2 billion a year earlier.

This means the company’s liabilities now exceed its assets.

Nestle will also not be able to pay dividends based on the status of its shareholder’s funds.

Breakdown of the result:
Revenue for the year is N547.1 billion up from N446.8 billion reported a year earlier

Gross profit N217.7 billion versus N155.7 billion (2022), +39.8% YoY

Operating Profit N123.7 billion versus N87.4 billion (2022), +41.5% YoY

Net Finance Cost -N227.8 billion versus N16.3 billion (2022), +1,297%

Pre-tax loss of N104 billion versus Pre-tax profit of N71.1 billion (2022).

Loss after tax of N79.4 billion versus Profit after tax of N48.9 billion (2022).

Shareholder Funds -N78 billion versus last year’s N30.2 billion.

Interest-bearing loans of N402.2 billion versus N155.2 billion (2022)

According to records seen by Nairametrics, Nestle has drawn down about $362.25 million in foreign currency loans. The loans were obtained from its parent company Nestle SA.

The company acknowledged the effect of the losses on its going concern status stating as follows

“The Company made a net loss of N79 billion (2022: net profit N49 billion) for the year ended 31 December 2023 and as at that date, its total liabilities exceeded its total assets by N78 billion (2022: net asset N30 billion).”

“Despite the strong operational performance, the net profit is impacted by significant devaluation of the naira. The company believes that as macroeconomic situation stabilizes, the same would yield positive impact to the overall economy as well as company results.”

“The company has taken robust margin management and cost management initiatives to address significant forex volatility and cost inflation.”

“In 2023, the company’s revenue grew by 22.4%, an increase of ₦100billion and the operating profit increased by 41.2%.”

The negative shareholder funds incurred by Nestle will most likely lead to a fresh raise of capital. This is to ensure the going concern status of the company is guaranteed.

Nestle will most likely raise capital over N100 billion to ensure it continues to operate effectively.

Meanwhile, the net cash flow of the company remained positive at N49 billion despite the negative shareholder funds.

Nestle also stated that during the year it invested N61 billion in the expansion of its lines at the three factories located in Agbara, Sagamu, and Abaji.

They also invested in the enhancement of our distribution center (DC) operations at Sagamu, Ogun State.

Amidst the economic challenges it also launched 5 new products and ventured into affordable plant-based nutrition through NIDO Soya.

Economy

CBN sells $20,000 to BDCs at 1,580

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20 hours ago

September 7, 2024

Kayode Sanni-Arewa

The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced the sale of dollars to Bureau De Change operators.

This was disclosed by the apex bank in a statement signed by the Acting Director of Trade and Exchange Department, Dr W. J Kanya, on Friday.

The latest intervention of the central bank comes days after the Nigerian naira has been taking a beating at both the official and parallel market where it has depreciated to about 1,670/$ on Friday.

The circular partly read, “This is to inform the Bureau De Change Operators and the general public that we are providing more liquidity into the market.

“To this end, the CBN has approved the sale of US$20,000.00 to each eligible BDC at the rate of N1,580/$. This is to meet the demand for invisible transactions.”

The bank said the BDCs are allowed to sell to eligible end-users at a margin not more than one per cent above the purchase rate from CBN.

Eligible BDCs interested in this transaction were advised to make the Naira payment to the CBN.

Economy

SEE Black Market Dollar (USD) To Naira (NGN) Exchange Rate Today 6th September 2024

Published

2 days ago

September 6, 2024

Naijablitznews

By Mario Deepromoter

The exchange rate for a dollar to naira at Lagos Parallel Market (Black Market) players buy a dollar for N1635 and sell at N1645 on Friday 6th September 2024, according to sources at Bureau De Change (BDC).

Black market dollar to Naira exchange rate on Friday 6th September 2024 can be accessed below.

The official naira black market exchange rate in Nigeria today including the Black Market rates, Bureau De Change (BDC), and CBN rates. Please note that the exchange rate is subject to hourly fluctuations influenced by the supply and demand of dollars in the market. As of now, you can purchase 1 dollar at a certain rate now, however, it’s important to keep in mind that the rate can shift (either upwards or downwards) within hours.

How much is a dollar to naira today in the black market?
Dollar to naira exchange rate today black market (Aboki dollar rate):

Please note that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) does not recognize the parallel market (black market), as it has directed individuals who want to engage in Forex to approach their respective banks.

Dollar to Naira Black Market Rate Today
Dollar to Naira (USD to NGN) Black Market Exchange Rate Today
Buying Rate N1645
Selling Rate N1635
Dollar to Naira CBN Rate Today
Dollar to Naira (USD to NGN) CBN Rate Today
Buying Rate N1625
Selling Rate N1630
Please note that the rates you buy or sell forex may be different from what is captured in this article because prices vary.

Economy

NNPC Announces Date To Start Lifting Petrol From Dangote Refinery

Published

2 days ago

September 6, 2024

Admin

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has revealed that it will start lifting petrol from the Dangote Refinery from September 15th.

This is coming a few hours after the Refinery debunked reports claiming that the NNPCL had started the lifting of its petrol and selling for N897 per litre.

Speaking on TVC News’ “Journalists’ Hangout” show on Thursday, the Executive Vice President of Downstream, NNPC Ltd., Mr. Adedapo Segun explained that the corporation is awaiting the September 15 deadline provided by the Refinery to start lifting petrol.

Segun also said that foreign exchange (forex) illiquidity has been a significant factor influencing the fluctuation in prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), which are governed by unrestricted free market forces, as provided for in the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), 2021.

He revealed that the current fuel scarcity was expected to “subside in a few days as more stations recalibrate and begin selling PMS.”

He said Section 205 of the PIA, which established NNPC Ltd., stipulated that petroleum prices were determined by unrestricted free market forces.

According to him, “The market has been deregulated, meaning that petrol prices are now determined by market forces rather than by the government or NNPC Ltd. Additionally, the exchange rate plays a significant role in influencing these prices.”

Segun, who said no right-thinking individual would be comfortable with the current fuel scarcity, added that the NNPC Ltd. has nearly a thousand filling stations nationwide and was collaborating with marketers to “ensure that stations open early, close late, in order to maintain adequate fuel supply to meet the needs of Nigerians.”

He assured Nigerians: “We are also engaging relevant authorities to ensure products diversions are prevented and timely deliveries to all stations are ensured. The scarcity should ease in the next few days as more stations recalibrate and begin operations.”