Vitafoam to Pay N1. 375bn Dividend as Net Asset Hits  N25bn

As a commitment to shareholder value, Vitafoam Nigeria Plc, has  proposed a dividend of N1.05 per share, amounting to N1.375 billion for approval by shareholders at its 63rd Annual General Meeting (AGM), scheduled for 6th March, 2025 in Lagos. 

The group’s Net Asset, a major performance indicator of corporate growth,  has shot up to N25 billion in 2024 from N17 billion in the previous year , an increase of 47 per cent.

In a statement released to the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) for the year ended September 30, 2024, the Gross Profit significantly rose to N30 billion in 2024  from N17 billion, an increase of 76.5 per cent. The Earnings Before Tax ,Interest  Depreciation and Armotization (EBTIDA) also rose from N7.9 billion in 2023 to N8.3 billion in 2024 financial year. 

However, due to the foreign exchange loss of N12.7 billion in the review period,  the Profit Before Tax declined from N6. billion to N1.145 billion. Although the Operating Profit increased from N6.9 billion to N7.6 billion, this was moderated by the huge finance cost of N7.1 billion which depressed the Profit Before Taxation to N1.1 billion from N6 billion last year. 

The Group Managing Director, Taiwo Adeniyi who  underscored the company’s resilience and commitment to shareholder value said: “Our impressive performance was moderated by the cost incurred on forex. But the worst is over on the challenges of forex with the liberalization policy of the federal government. As a good corporate citizen, we decided to reward our shareholders  with dividend of N1.05 per share despite the loss incurred in the forex.  Our diversified product portfolio will drive future growth while strategic investments backed by research will enhance our competitiveness.

“Vitafoam is reputed as a truly Nigerian Company and its sales cut across other countries. The company’s six subsidiaries- Vitafoam Serria Leone Limited; Vitapur Nigeria Limited; Vitablom Nigeria Limited; Vitavisco Nigeria Limited; Vono Furniture Products Limited. and Vitaparts Nigeria Limited. are well-positioned for quality services and products.”