Revenue for the year also improved notably at a 16% increase on the previous year. This can be attributed to a cohesive expansion of the company's dealer network, with a strong presence of 22 dealers across the island at present. The company, which imports office automation equipment in Sri Lanka, has also introduced several new products and services to its portfolio over the last year. Most recently it presented a total document solution, which currently services several top corporates in Sri Lanka.
Profit-wise, Gestetner marked a robust growth for the year at Rs. 52.33 million, in comparison to the previous financial year's Rs. 31.31 million. Basic earnings per share also rose from Rs. 13.74 to Rs. 22.97. Dividends per share rose by 80% to Rs. 9 per share.
Courtesy: The Island 13 September 2015