This contained in a statement by Victoria Uwadoka, Corporate
Communications and Public Affairs Manager, made available to newsmen on
Thursday in Lagos.
Uwadoka said that the figure was against the N70.3 billion
recorded during the same period in the previous year, representing top-line
growth of 24.1 percent.
She said that the company’s profit after tax stood at N 12.4
billion, according to Nestle’s unaudited financial statements.
According to her, the financial results were reviewed and
approved by the Board of Nestlé Nigeria Plc during its meeting held on April
29.
Commenting on the results, Mr Wassim Elhusseini, the company
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, expressed his happiness on the
company’s performance.
Elhusseini said: “I am inspired by the way our team has
performed under difficult circumstances.
“With three more quarters still ahead of us, we will
continue to drive sustainable growth despite the challenges of the COVID-19
pandemic.
“With the roll-out of COVID-19 vaccination in progress, we
are optimistic that the business environment will continue to improve.
“Our priorities will remain to keep our people safe,
assuring continued supply of essential nutritious food and beverages to
consumers and caring for our communities and business partners.”
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