Business and Brands
FrieslandCampina WAMCO declares N324.7 Billion Revenue at 50th AGM
…. Records 21% Growth in 2022
makers of Peak, Three Crowns, Coast, Olympic and Nunu milk brands has reported a
turnover of N324.7 billion for the financial year ended 31 December 2022. This was
announced at its 50th Annual General Meeting, which held on Tuesday, 9 May 2023 at the
Sheraton Hotel, Lagos.
management. However, there was a drop in volume which was mainly a result of high
inflation and a reduction in the overall consumer purchasing power. Turnover increased
by 21% from N268.4 billion in 2021 to N324.7 billion in 2022. Profit Before Tax (PBT)
increased by 6% from N12.7 billion in 2021 to N13.5 billion in 2022 due to lower finance
costs and cost management measures.
unprecedented inflationary pressures witnessed in 2022, we upscaled our commercial
execution with relentless focus on Revenue Growth Management and redistribution
initiatives to stay agile and competitive. We made investments in our brands via diverse
initiatives, optimizing market spend with an increased focus on physical availability.
Leveraging our strong brands and superior commercial expertise has helped to sustain
our leadership position and deliver significant top-line growth.
under review that supported our stability and performance. These include but are not
limited to the launch of Peak Yoghurt 1L pack and successful brand activations like the
annual Three Crowns mum of the year campaign. We also introduced Nunu yoghurt,
Nigeria’s first drinking yoghurt made from 100% locally sourced milk and produced in a
unique mobile factory, also the first of its kind in Nigeria. This is yet another success
recorded in the actualization of our sustainability and backward integration plans in
support of the dairy development policy of the Federal Government of Nigeria. Several
awards and recognitions were also received for the Company’s excellence in marketing,
safety, quality and manufacturing. These external (and global) recognitions are a
validation of our operational excellence and continuous improvement culture in the face
of the tough business climate.
more local content to drive more competitiveness in the market. We remain committed
to delivering quality, affordable and accessible nutrition to millions of Nigerian homes and
to building a more productive and sustainable future in Nigeria.”Moyo Ajekigbe, OFR, Chairman, Board of Directors
“The success achieved in 2022 was the result of concerted efforts from various
stakeholders, and I would like to thank the Management Team for their focused
leadership, hard work and resilience; and my colleagues on the Board for their valuable
insights, counsel and teamwork during the last financial year.
make their decisions to buy and consume our products on a daily basis, and to our
customers for their confidence in our products and the Company. I would also like to
thank our employees for their passion, hard work and dedication to duty. We continue to
owe our Corporate Head Office a debt of gratitude for their solid support and for their
confidence in Nigeria as an investment destination.
after the last Annual General Meeting, Mrs. Audrey Joe-Ezigbo was appointed as an
Independent Non-Executive Director on 1st December 2022. We welcome Mrs. Audrey
Joe- Ezigbo to our Company and look forward to her valuable contributions.
total dividend payout of N2.93 per N 0.50 ordinary share. No interim dividend was paid in
2022 and a final cash dividend payout of N2.93 per N 0.50 share was approved by the
shareholders at the Annual General Meeting.”
with rising unemployment, high inflation, high interest rate, insecurity and high exchange
rate. However, despite the expected difficulties and challenges in the business environment,
continue to invest in the country. We strongly believe that our Company’s brands, which
are leaders in the dairy sector will continue to grow on the back of innovation and our
robust route-to-market. We will pursue our backward integration and portfolio
diversification strategies with renewed energy for continued prosperity and long-term
sustainability of our business.Ore Famurewa
Executive Director Corporate Affairs
May 10, 2023
AGM PHOTO CAPTION
From left, Executive Director, Corporate Affairs, FrieslandCampina WAMCO (FCW), Ore Famurewa; Managing Director, FCW and FrieslandCampina Sub-Saharan Africa Cluster, Ben Langat; Chairman, FCW, Moyo Ajekigbe, OFR; President, Food & Beverage Business Group, FrieslandCampina, The Netherlands, Roel van Neerbos; and non-Executive Director, FCW, Oyinkan Ade-Ajayi during the 50th Annual General Meeting of FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria PLC on May 9, 2023
WAMCO AT 50 CAPTION
Members, Board of Directors: Peter Eshikena, Oyinkan Ade-Ajayi, Roel van Neerbos, Moyo Ajekigbe, Ben Langat and Ore Famurewa cut the 50th corporate cake at the Sheraton, Ikeja, Lagos.
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