Bajaj Consumer Care (BAJAJCON) Q4 04/05 earnings summary

Executive summary

• FY05 sales and other income were Rs 9,226.58 lakh, down from Rs 9,549.25 lakh; profit before tax fell to Rs 25.35 lakh from Rs 106.15 lakh.

• Profit after tax was Rs 21.29 lakh versus Rs 98.05 lakh; the reported balance available after prior-year adjustments was Rs 25.99 lakh.

Financial highlights

• Sales including excise duty were Rs 9,193.99 lakh versus Rs 9,519.63 lakh; other income was Rs 32.59 lakh versus Rs 29.61 lakh.

• Profit before depreciation and tax was Rs 177.02 lakh versus Rs 270.86 lakh; depreciation was Rs 151.67 lakh versus Rs 164.71 lakh.

• Total expenditure was Rs 9,201.23 lakh versus Rs 9,443.10 lakh; materials expense was Rs 5,320.15 lakh versus Rs 5,167.36 lakh.

• Exports were Rs 37.27 lakh versus Rs 38.02 lakh.

Outlook and guidance

• Machinery replacement was reported as an ongoing effort, with modern equipment intended to raise production and reduce power consumption.

• R&D continued to develop products aimed at consumer needs and preferences.