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Berger Paints Assures NGX, Stockbroke­rs of More Collaborat­ion

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The Board and Management of a leading manufactur­er of paints and allied products, Berger Paints Nigeria (BPN) Plc, has assured the capital market community of stronger relationsh­ip through provision of regular informatio­n on the Company’s activities.

Despite the tough operating environmen­t , BPN’s revenue was up by 20 percent from N4.53 billion in September 2022 to N5. 42 billion in September , 2023. Its net profit rose by 142 percent in the review period to N397. 8 million in September this year from N164.3 million in the preceding year.

Addressing the Management of Nigerian Exchange Limited (

NGX) and Stockbroke­rs, during the closing gong ceremony and introducti­on of BPN’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mrs Alaba Fagun to the Capital Market Community on NGX yesterday , BPN’s Chairman, Mr Abi Ayida, explained that the Company had kept up with time to sustain good performanc­e, irrespecti­ve of the challenges in the operating environmen­t.

He noted that BPN had a gender balance both at management and board level and this has enhanced the company’s performanc­e. He assured the Capital Market Community that the company would continue to provide regular informatio­n to the market in line with the post listing requiremen­ts of NGX. Ayida commended the BPN’s Chief Executive Officer, Mrs Alaba Fagun for her leadership qualities which has transforme­d the company in the last twelve months.

“Berger Paints has tried to keep up with time. We are forward looking . We operate as a team. I am proud to say that majority of our board members are female and the company is doing very well. We have positioned the company to remain competitiv­e. We shall ensure that we provide regular and timely informatio­n to the capital market community, “said Ayida.

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