Nigerian Breweries Plc has recorded a net loss of N106 billion in 2023, as against N13.93 billion posted in its 2022 financials, indicating 860 per cent loss.
The Company Secretary of Nigerian Breweries, Uaboi Agbebaku, made the disclosure in the audited financial result of the company for 2023 sent to the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX).
Agbebaku said the gross profit of the company for the year under review also fell by 0.3 percent to N212.5 billion, compared to N213.20 billion posted in the previous year.
He stated that the operating profit of the company declined by 15.3 per cent to 45 billion, as against N53 billion recorded in the corresponding year.
The company secretary noted that the firm recorded a loss in its operating profit due to higher input cost and one-off reorganisation cost despite strong and aggressive cost savings and other efficiency measures.
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Agbebaku said the Nigerian Breweries was, however, able to grow its revenue by nine per cent to N599 billion, compared to N551 billion posted in the previous year, which was aided by a positive price mix.
Agbebaku stated that the Nigerian business landscape experienced significant shifts in 2023, with a substantial impact on businesses and livelihoods nationwide.
He explained that the naira notes redesign which resulted in a cash shortage that severely hampered social and economic activities nationwide set the tone for a turbulent year.
Agbebaku said: “High double-digit inflation rates with food inflation at more than 30 per cent and removal of subsidy on fuel.
“Coupled with the impact of the devaluation of the naira which resulted in a foreign exchange loss of N153 billion further exacerbated the already difficult environment for the populace and businesses.
“In a difficult operating environment, the Board will ensure that the company builds on its more than 77 years’ experience of operating in Nigeria to cope with current realities.”
He added that the Nigerian Breweries would continue to be resilient and forward-thinking, leveraging on its broad portfolio, strong supply chain footprint, and passionate workforce to drive long-term value creation for its shareholders and other stakeholders
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