The windfall profit, up 286% over Rs. 2.15 billion in FY2010, was largely on account of Rs. 3.8 billion profit (realised in the fourth quarter) on disposal of long term investments i.e. 28% stake in Lanka Hospitals Corporation Plc., as well as 70% stake in pioneering unit trust National Asset Management (NAMAL).
However Distilleries Group had healthy growth on top line as well with gross turnover up 25% to Rs. 49.78 billion whilst that of company up 30% to Rs. 39 billion.
Net turnover grew by 16% to Rs. 23.2 billion at Group level and 23% to Rs. 13.5 billion for the company.
Gross profit grew by 31% to Rs. 10.9 billion and by 48% to Rs. 6.12 billion at Group and company level respectively
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