Punjab Oil Mills Limited Announces 15% Cash Dividend and Bonus Shares for Fiscal Year 2023

Islamabad, Punjab Oil Mills Limited, an ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, FSSC 22000, and Halal Certified Company, has shared the outcomes of its Board of Directors meeting held on September 23, 2023, at the prestigious Punjab Club in Lahore.

During the meeting, the Board of Directors approved the company's financial results for the fiscal year ending on June 30, 2023, and made the following recommendations for the benefit of its shareholders:

1. CASH DIVIDEND: A final cash dividend for the year ended June 30, 2023, at Rs. 1.50 per ordinary share, representing a generous 15% of the nominal value of the shares.

2. BONUS SHARES: The company has already issued interim bonus shares at a rate of 20% on June 27, 2023, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023.

3. RIGHT SHARES: Nil

4. ANY OTHER ENTITLEMENT I CORPORATE ACTION: Nil

5. ANY OTHER PRICE SENSITIVE INFORMATION: Nil

These resolutions are a testament to Punjab Oil Mills Limited's commitment to delivering value to its shareholders while maintaining prudent financial management practices.

The company further disclosed its financial results for the year ended June 30, 2023, as detailed in Annexure "A."

Sales (Net): Rs. 9,844,949,849

Cost of Sales: Rs. 8,923,619,822

Gross Profit: Rs. 921,330,027

Operating Expenses: Rs. 8,021,272,625

Selling and Distribution Cost: Rs. 364,694,596

Administrative Expenses: Rs. 36I,945,551

Operating Profit: Rs. 294,687,140

Finance Cost: Rs. 261,948,291

Other Charges: Rs. 126,743,946

Other Income: Rs. 13,708,239

Profit before Taxation: Rs. 140,452,185

Taxation: Rs. 21,496,106

Profit after Taxation: Rs. 121,956,079

Earnings per Share (Basic and Diluted): Rs. 5.54

Comparatively, in the previous fiscal year ending on June 30, 2022, the company reported:

Sales (Net): Rs. 8,837,676,009

Cost of Sales: Rs. 8,021,272,625

Gross Profit: Rs. 816,403,384

Operating Expenses: Rs. 605,507,139

Selling and Distribution Cost: Rs. 243,561,588

Administrative Expenses: Rs. 361,945,551

Operating Profit: Rs. 294,687,140

Finance Cost: Rs. 261,948,291

Other Charges: Rs. 48,269,571

Other Income: Rs. 14,149,948

Profit before Taxation: Rs. 62,419,519

Taxation: Rs. 32,725,208

Profit after Taxation: Rs. 29,694,311

Earnings per Share (Basic and Diluted): Rs. 8.67

These financial results illustrate Punjab Oil Mills Limited's financial performance and growth over the fiscal years, highlighting its resilience and commitment to delivering value to its shareholders. The company's decision to offer cash dividends and bonus shares reflects its dedication to enhancing shareholder wealth. The company is all set to host its Annual General Meeting on October 26, 2023, at its registered office in Islamabad, during which these recommendations will be presented to its valued shareholders for approval.