Excel Crop Care, engaged in the manufacture of agrochemicals, swung to loss for the quarter ended December 2008. During the quarter, the company reported loss of Rs 42.60 million compared with a profit of Rs 20.10 million in the same quarter last year.
Net sales declined marginally 7.63% to Rs 1,097 million, while total income for the quarter fell 7.70% to Rs 1,113.29 million, when compared with the prior year period. The company reported loss of Rs 3.87 a share during the quarter compared with earnings of Rs 1.83 a share in previous year period. *Quarterly Results - Standalone (Rs in mn)* *As at* *Dec - 08* *Dec - 07* *%Change* *Net Sales* 1,096.75 1,187.40 (7.63) *Net Profit* (42.60) 20.10 - *Basic EPS* (3.87) 1.83 - During the quarter, the interest cost increased 52.24% to Rs 37.45 million while depreciation cost fell 2.31% to Rs 16.51 million over previous year period. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Kences1" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/kences1?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
