Guinness Nigeria Plc., has shown optimism about delivering value to its customers in spite of slow growth that is mostly occasioned by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The company in a statement to the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), informed that its production and revenues had been negatively affected.
The statement shows that Guinness’ financing cost rose by 97 % to N3.582 billion compared to N1.817 billion recorded in 2019.
The company noted further that its activities were strongly affected by the sharp contraction in economic activities, as well as lockdown measures.
The statement reads: “Due to a combination of the impact of COVID-19 and the asset impairment, we expect the profitability of the company for the Financial Year to 30th June 2020 to be impacted. The company’s balance sheet, however, remains strong, and this gives the board the confidence that the company has the right resources to continue to deliver the strategy.”
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Source: Thisday Newspaper
