Interim Financial Statements for the Quarter Ended 31st March 2025 ACME PRINTING & PACKAGING PLC
Ex ce llen ce in Pr inting & Pa ck aging Re define d
ACME PRINTING & PACKAGING PLC
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Revenue Cost of Sales Gross Profit
Other Income / (Expense) Administrative Expenses Distribution Expenses
Impairment (Provision) / Reversal of Trade Receivables
Profit / (Loss) from Operations
Finance Income Finance Expense
Net Finance Expense
Profit / (Loss) before Taxation
Income Tax Expense
Profit / (Loss) for the Period
Other Comprehensive Income for the Period Items that will not be reclassified to the P&L Surplus on Revaluation
Deferred tax effect on acturial (gain)/loss on defined benefit obligations
Actuarial Gain / (Loss) on Defined Benefit Obligations Deffered tax effect on revaluation surplus
Total Other Comprehensive Income for the period Total Comprehensive (Expense)/ Income for the Period
Profit / (Loss) attributable to Equity Holders of the Company Non Controlling Interest
Profit / (Loss) for the Period
Total Comprehensive Income Attributable to
Equity Holders of the Company Non Controlling Interest
Total Comprehensive Income for the Period Basic Loss per Share
Market price per share
For the three months ended 31st March For the year ended 31st March
2025 2024 % Change 2025 2024 % Change
Rs'000 Rs'000 + / ( - ) Rs'000 Rs'000 + / ( - )
Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited Audited
315,063 | 264,873 19% | 1,196,433 | 1,105,785 8% | |||||
(332,657) | (264,631) ( 26%) | (1,146,293) | (1,036,921) ( 11%) | |||||
(17,594) | 242 | ( 7,370%) | 50,140 | 68,864 ( 27%) | ||||
13,395 | 4,484 | 199% | 15,704 | 10,054 56% | ||||
(113,604) | (68,518) | ( 66%) | (242,850) | (181,458) ( 34%) | ||||
(5,566) | (8,844) | 37% | (24,204) | (23,016) ( 5%) | ||||
(29,157) | (8,249) | ( 253%) | (29,157) | (5,305) ( 450%) | ||||
(152,526) | (80,885) ( 89%) | (230,367) | (130,861) ( 76%) | |||||
371 | 2,016 ( 82%) | 1,912 | 4,115 ( 54%) | |||||
(69,304) | (63,815) ( 9%) | (206,849) | (251,406) 18% | |||||
(68,933) | (61,799) | ( 12%) | (204,937) | (247,291) | 17% | |||
(221,459) | (142,684) | ( 55%) | (435,304) | (378,152) | ( 15%) | |||
29,381 | (232,464) | 113% | 29,381 | (232,464) | 113% | |||
(192,078) | (375,148) | 49% | (405,923) | (610,616) | 34% | |||
34,785 | 133,994 ( 74%) | 34,785 | 133,994 | ( 74%) | ||||
3,452 | (226) ( 1,627%) | 3,452 | (226) | ( 1,627%) | ||||
(11,507) | 754 ( 1,626%) | (11,507) | 754 | ( 1,626%) | ||||
(10,436) | (40,198) 74% | (10,436) | (40,198) | 74% | ||||
16,294 | 94,324 ( 83%) | 16,294 | 94,324 ( 83%) | |||||
(175,784) | (280,824) | 37% | (389,629) | (516,292) | 25% | |||
(192,078) | (375,148) 49% | (405,923) | (610,616) 34% | |||||
- | - | - | - | |||||
(192,078) | (375,148) 49% | (405,923) | (610,616) 34% | |||||
(175,784) | (280,824) | 37% | (389,629) | (516,292) 25% | ||||
- | - | - | - | - - | ||||
(175,784) | (280,824) | 37% | (389,629) | (516,292) 25% | ||||
Rs. | (2.02) | Rs. | (3.95) | 49% | Rs. (4.27) | Rs. (6.43) | 34% | |
Quarterly
2025 2024
Highest | Rs. | 5.00 | Rs. | 6.00 |
Lowest | Rs. | 3.90 | Rs. | 5.30 |
Last Traded Price | Rs. | 3.90 | Rs. | 5.50 |
Figures in brackets indicate deductions. All values are in Rupees '000, unless otherwise stated. |
ACME PRINTING & PACKAGING PLC
STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - COMPANY
For the three months ended 31st
March
For the year ended 31st
March
Revenue Cost of Sales
Gross Profit / (Loss) Other Income Administrative Expenses Distribution Expenses
Impairment (Provision) / Reversal of Trade Receivables
Profit / (Loss) from Operations
Finance Income Finance Expense
Net Finance Expense
Profit / (Loss) before Taxation
Income Tax Expense
Profit / (Loss) for the Period
Other Comprehensive Income for the Period Items that will not be reclassified to the P&L Surplus on Revaluation
Deferred tax effect on acturial (gain)/loss on defined benefit
obligations
Actuarial (Loss) / Gain on Defined Benefit Plans
Deffered tax effect on revaluation surplus
Total Other Comprehensive Income for the period
Total Comprehensive (Expense)/ Income for the Period
Profit / (Loss) attributable to Equity Holders of the Company Non Controlling Interest
Profit / (Loss) for the Period
Total Comprehensive Income Attributable to
Equity Holders of the Company Non Controlling Interest
Total Comprehensive Income for the Period Basic Loss per Share
Figures in brackets indicate deductions.
All values are in Rupees '000, unless otherwise stated.
2025 2024 % Change 2025 2024 % Change
Rs'000 Rs'000 + / ( - ) Rs'000 Rs'000 + / ( - )
Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited Audited
192,874 (212,194) | 205,795 (184,541) | ( 6%) ( 15%) | |
(19,320) | 21,254 | ( 191%) | |
9,898 | 8,174 | 21% | |
(74,181) | (57,457) | ( 29%) | |
(5,148) | (6,243) | 18% | |
(5,947) | (43,755) | 86% | |
(94,698) | (78,027) | ( 21%) | |
79 | 630 | ( 87%) | |
(36,113) | (44,904) | 20% | |
(36,034) | (44,274) | 19% | |
(130,732) | (122,301) | ( 7%) | |
19,825 | (165,858) | 112% | |
(110,907) | (288,159) | 62% | |
- | - | - | |
34,785 | 88,467 | ( 61%) | |
2,757 | (555) | ( 597%) | |
(9,191) | 1,849 | ( 597%) | |
(10,436) | (26,540) | 61% | |
17,915 | 63,221 | ( 72%) | |
(92,992) | (224,938) | 59% | |
(110,907) | (288,159) | 62% | |
- | - | - | |
(110,907) | (288,159) | 62% | |
(92,992) | (224,938) | 59% | |
- | - | - | |
(92,992) | (224,938) | 59% | |
Rs. (1.17) | Rs. | (0.15) | ( 678%) |
868,468 (849,028) | 888,296 (831,547) | ( 2%) ( 2%) |
19,440 | 56,749 | ( 66%) |
25,706 | 24,676 | 4% |
(193,568) | (140,132) | ( 38%) |
(23,228) | (19,571) | ( 19%) |
(5,947) | (39,467) | 85% |
(177,597) | (117,745) | ( 51%) |
1,620 | 1,513 | 7% |
(135,744) | (175,945) | 23% |
(134,124) | (174,432) | 23% |
(311,721) | (292,177) | 7% |
19,825 | (165,858) | 112% |
(291,896) | (458,035) | 36% |
- | - | - |
34,785 | 88,467 | ( 61%) |
2,757 | (555) | ( 597%) |
(9,191) | 1,849 | ( 597%) |
(10,436) | (26,540) | 61% |
17,915 | 63,221 | ( 72%) |
(273,981) | (394,814) | 31% |
(291,896) | (458,035) | 36% |
- | - | - |
(291,896) | (458,035) | 36% |
(273,981) | (394,814) | 31% |
- | - | - |
(273,981) | (394,814) | 31% |
Rs. (3.07) | Rs. (4.82) | 36% |
ACME PRINTING & PACKAGING PLC
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
Group Company
As at 31st March As at 31st March As at 31st March As at 31st March 2025 2024 2025 2024
ASSETS
Non-Current Assets
Property, Plant and Equipment Intangible Assets
Right of Use Assets
Financial Investments - FVTOCI
Rs'000 Rs'000 Rs'000 Rs'000
Unaudited Audited Unaudited Audited
Total Non-Current Assets |
Current Assets Inventories Trade and Other Receivables Amount Due from Related Parties Cash and Cash Equivalents |
Total Current Assets |
Total Assets |
EQUITY & LIABILITIES Equity Stated Capital Revaluation Reserve Accumulated Losses |
Total Equity |
Non-Current Liabilities Interest Bearing Borrowings Lease Creditors Deferred Tax Liability Defined Benefit Obligation |
Total Non Current Liabilities |
Current Liabilities Interest Bearing Borrowings Lease Creditors Trade and Other Payables Amounts Due to Related Parties Bank Overdraft |
Total Current Liabilities |
Total Liabilities |
Total Equity and Liabilities |
1,084,711 | 1,048,116 | 748,357 | 733,019 |
7,749 | 7,749 | ||
3,232 | 6,068 | - | |
25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
1,095,717 | 1,054,209 | 756,131 | 733,044 |
303,885 | 418,786 | 132,327 | 281,512 |
417,739 | 435,088 | 171,013 | 161,946 |
31,394 | 16,761 | 564,248 | 536,736 |
14,292 | 37,616 | 12,904 | 21,733 |
767,310 | 908,251 | 880,492 | 1,001,927 |
1,863,027 | 1,962,460 | 1,636,623 | 1,734,971 |
835,085 | 835,085 | 835,085 | 835,085 |
656,090 | 631,921 | 520,712 | 496,363 |
(2,009,649) | (1,595,851) | (1,391,625) | (1,093,295) |
(518,474) | (128,845) | (35,828) | 238,153 |
262,385 | 112,590 | 97,358 | 71,963 |
2,235 | 3,642 | - | |
245,049 | 267,447 | 180,806 | 192,953 |
26,593 | 12,765 | 17,782 | 6,884 |
536,262 | 396,444 | 295,946 | 271,800 |
1,397,309 | 1,417,893 | 1,138,788 | 1,068,175 |
2,055 | 5,210 | 0 | - |
362,097 | 240,528 | 166,090 | 132,967 |
46,646 | 17,402 | 34,495 | 10,048 |
37,132 | 13,828 | 37,132 | 13,828 |
1,845,239 | 1,694,861 | 1,376,505 | 1,225,018 |
2,381,501 | 2,091,305 | 1,672,451 | 1,496,818 |
1,863,027 | 1,962,460 | 1,636,623 | 1,734,971 |
Net Assets Per Share
Rs.
(5.46)
Rs.
(1.36)
Rs.
(0.38)
Rs.
2.51
Figures in brackets indicate deductions.
All values are in Rupees '000, unless otherwise stated. The above figures are subject to audit
These Financial Statements have been prepared in compliance with the requirements of the Companies Act No 07 of 2007.
…………………….…………….. Sameera Gamage
Chief Financial Officer
The Board of Directors is responsible for the preparation and presentation of the Financial Statements. Signed for and on behalf of the Board:
……………………………… | ……………………………… | |
27th May 2025 | A. Hettiarachchy | H.K.P. Jayasuriya |
Colombo | Executive Chairman | Director / CEO |
ACME Printing and Packaging PLC | |||
Statement of Changes in Equity | |||
Group | |||
Stated | Revaluation | Accumulated | Total |
Capital | Reserve | Losses | |
Rs'000 | Rs'000 | Rs'000 | Rs'000 |
Balance as at 1st April 2023 | 835,085 | 538,125 | (985,763) | 387,447 |
Loss for the Year | - - | (610,616) | (610,616) | |
Other Comprehensive Income/(Expense) for the Year | - 93,796 | 528 | 94,324 | |
Total Comprehensive Income/(Expense) for the Year | - | 93,796 | (610,088) | (516,292) |
Balance As at 31st March 2024 | 835,085 | 631,921 | (1,595,851) | (128,845) |
Balance as at 1st April 2024 | 835,085 | 631,921 | (1,595,851) | (128,845) |
(180) | 180 | - |
Opening Balance Adjustment
Loss for the Year | - | - | (405,923) | (405,923) |
Other Comprehensive Income/(Expense) for the Year | - | 24,349 | (8,055) | 16,294 |
Total Comprehensive Income/(Expense) for the Year | - | 24,349 | (413,978) | (389,629) |
Balance As at 31st March 2025 | 835,085 | 656,090 | (2,009,649) | (518,474) |
Company | |||
Stated | Revaluation | Accumulated | Total |
Capital | Reserve | Losses | |
Rs'000 | Rs'000 | Rs'000 | Rs'000 |
Balance as at 1st April 2023 | 835,085 | 434,436 | (636,554) | 632,967 |
Loss for the Year | - - | (458,035) | (458,035) |
Other Comprehensive Income/(Expense) for the Year | - 61,927 | 1,294 | 63,221 |
Total Comprehensive Income/(Expense) for the Year | - 61,927 | (456,741) | (394,814) |
Balance as at 31st March 2024 | 835,085 | 496,363 | (1,093,295) | 238,153 |
Balance as at 1st April 2024 | 835,085 | 496,363 | (1,093,295) | 238,153 |
Loss for the Year | - | - | (291,896) | (291,896) |
Other Comprehensive Income/(Expense) for the Year | - | 24,349 | (6,433) | 17,916 |
Total Comprehensive Income/(Expense) for the Year | - | 24,349 | (298,330) | (273,981) |
Balance as at 31st March 2025 | 835,085 | 520,712 | (1,391,625) | (35,828) |
Figures in brackets indicate deductions. |
All values are in Rupees '000, unless otherwise stated. |
The above figures are subject to audit |
ACME PRINTING & PACKAGING PLC |
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS |
Group Company | |
2025 | 2024 2025 2024 |
Rs.'000 | Rs.'000 Rs.'000 Rs.'000 |
Unaudited | Audited Unaudited Audited |
For the Period ended 31 stMarch
(378,152) (311,721) (292,177)
73,494
11,855
3,924
1,151
5,305
35,336
(3,113)
-(114)
(381) (255) (255)
251,406 130,640 175,945
- - -
(16,402) (111,435) (23,338)
(56,075) 122,950 4,461
(101,854) (17,754) 98,966
(16,761) (24,399) (329,272)
7,424 24,447 70
117,222 33,122 87,837
(66,446) 26,930 (161,276)
(71,880) (82,045) (63,882)
(5,928) (1,892) (4,590)
- 828 -
(144,254) (56,179) (229,748)
(56,202) (23,247) (31,376)
381 255 255
(55,821) (22,992) (31,121)
(77,931) (34,522) (40,156)
- 25,000
(3,931) - -
399,979 733,481 395,994
95,000 20,000 95,000
(140,891) (686,922) (140,891)
(33,625) (10,000) (33,625)
238,601 47,037 276,322
38,525 (32,133) 15,148
(14,737) 7,905 (7,243)
23,788 (24,228) 7,905
(Loss) / Profit before taxation | (435,304) |
Adjustment for : | |
Depreciation on Property, Plant & Equipment | 67,320 |
Amortization of Right to Use Assets | 3,053 |
Provision for Defined Benefit Obligations net of interest on plan assets | 5,097 |
Provision / (Reversal of Provision) for Slow Moving Inventories | 13,514 |
Provision for Trade Receivables | (10,837) |
Write off of debtors | - |
Provision for Other Receivables | (2,061) |
Provision for Impairment of Amounts Due from Related Parties | |
Impairment of Investment in Subsidiary | - |
Disposal Gain/ (Loss) | (420) |
Interest Income | (353) |
Interest Expense | 200,200 |
Gain / (Loss) on translation of Foreign Currency | (195) |
Operating Profit before working capital changes | (159,985) |
Decrease / (Increase) in Inventories | 101,387 |
Decrease / (Increase) in Trade & other Receivables | 28,739 |
(Increase) in Amount Due from Related Parties | (22,166) |
Increase in Amount Due to Related Parties | 114,854 |
Increase in Trade & Other Payables | 45,573 |
Cash generated from Operations | 108,402 |
Interest Paid | (120,012) |
Employee Benefits paid | (2,778) |
Proceed form Disposal of Fixed Assets | 828 |
Net Cash Flow generated from / (used in) Operating activities | (13,560) |
Cash Flows from Investing activities | |
Purchase of Property, Plant & Equipment | (78,464) |
Interest Received | 353 |
Proceed form Disposal of Scrap sale | 1,178 |
Net Cash Flow (used in) / From Investing activities | (76,933) |
Cash flows from Financing activities | |
Repayment of Long Term Borrowing | (47,409) |
Long Term Loan Borrowings Obtained | 54,930 |
Repayment of Lease | (5,646) |
Proceeds Short Term Borrowings | 734,439 |
Borrowings obtained from related companies | 20,000 |
Repayment of Short Term Borrowings | (702,448) |
Payment of borrowings obtained from related companies | (10,000) |
Net Cash Flow (Used in) / From Financing activities | 43,865 |
Net Increase in Cash & Cash Equivalents | (46,628) |
Cash & cash equivalents at the beginning of the period | 23,788 |
Cash & cash equivalents at the end of the period | (22,840) |
34,235 |
- |
3,597 |
26,235 |
9,061 |
- |
2,532 |
1,804 |
(1,135) |
- |
14,010 |
40,602 |
14,996 |
- |
Cash flows from operating activities
Figures in brackets indicate deductions. |
All values are in Rupees '000, unless otherwise stated. |
The above figures are subject to audit |
ACME PRINTING & PACKAGING PLC |
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
1. STATED CAPITAL |
The stated capital consists of 95,000,000 shares issued as at 31st March 2025 |
2. BASIS OF PREPARATION |
2.1. The condensed interim financial statements of Acme Printing & Packaging PLC are for the period ended 31st December 2024. They have been prepared in accordance with LKAS 34, interim financial reporting. These interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the SLFRS standards and IFRIC interpretations issued and effective as at the time of preparing these statements. The condensed interim financial statements do not include all of the information required for full Annual financial statements and have not been audited. |
2.2. The same accounting policies and methods of computation have been followed in the interim financial statements as compared to the recent Annual financial statement published for the Year ended 31stMarch 2024. |
3. COMPARATIVE INFORMATION |
Comparative information has been restated / reclassified where necessary in line with the changes to the new Sri Lanka Accounting Standards (SLFRS / LKAS) which are effective from 1stJanuary 2012. |
4. EARNING PER SHARE (EPS) | ||||
Basic Earnings Per Share is calculated by dividing the net profit/(loss) for the period attributable to ordinary shareholders by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the period. | ||||
Group | Company | |||
For the Period ended 31st March | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 |
Rs'000 | Rs'000 | Rs'000 | Rs'000 | |
Loss for the period | (405,923) | (610,616) | (291,896) | (458,035) |
Weighted Average no. of shares ('000) | 95,000 | 95,000 | 95,000 | 95,000 |
Loss Per Share | Rs. (4.27) | Rs. (6.43) | Rs. (3.07) | Rs. (4.82) |
5. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES |
There is no change in the nature of contingent liabilities as at 31st March 2025 as compared to the contingent liabilities which were disclosed in the accounts for the year ended 31stMarch 2024. |
6. EVENTS AFTER THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION DATE |
There have been no material events occurring after the Statement of Financial Position date that require adjustments to or disclosure in the Interim Financial Statements. |
On 27th September 2024, the Board of Directors of ACME Printing & Packaging PLC (ACME) resolved to issue 190,000,000 shares in the proportion of 02 new ordinary shares for every 01 existing ordinary share by way of a Rights Issue at a price per share of Rs 2.50. The proceeds of the Rights issue are to be utilized for working capital requirements of the company and to settle intercompany liabilities. The Rights issue is subject to the approval of Colombo Stock Exchange and obtaining shareholder approval at a Extra Ordinary General Meeting (EGM) |
7. The labour union instituted an action against the company on behalf of their members regarding wage structure and increment. The district court has given a judgement against the company. Company has appealed against the verdict. |
No | Name of the Director | No of shares | |
1 | MR. A. RAJARATNAM | Nil Nil Nil Nil 800,000 Nil Nil Nil | |
2 | MR. P.S. GOONEWARDENE | ||
3 | MR. A. HETTIARACHCHI | ||
4 | MR. S.D.R. ARUDPRAGASAM | ||
5 | HATTON NATIONAL BANK PLC/SRI DHAMAN RAJENDRAM ARUDPRAGASAM | ||
6 | MR. H.K.P. JAYASURIYA | ||
7 | MR. K.G. PUNCIHEWA | ||
8 | MR. A.I. PIYADIGAMA | ||
800,000 |
ACME PRINTING & PACKAGING PLC |
TWENTY (20) MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS AS AT 31ST MARCH 2025 |
No | Name | Number of Shares | Percentage % |
1 | AMANA BANK PLC/E.B. CREASY & COMPANY PLC | 26,800,000 | 28.21 |
2 | LANKEM CEYLON PLC | 23,846,993 | 25.10 |
3 | E.B. CREASY & COMPANY PLC | 21,753,804 | 22.90 |
4 | CLOVIS COMPANY LIMITED | 2,364,295 | 2.49 |
5 | MR. S. PARAMANATHAN | 1,222,099 | 1.29 |
6 | MRS. S. VASUDEVAN | 984,751 | 1.04 |
7 | HATTON NATIONAL BANK PLC/SRI DHAMAN RAJENDRAM ARUDPRAGASAM | 800,000 | 0.84 |
8 | MR. C.N. PAKIANATHAN | 681,535 | 0.72 |
9 | SAMPATH BANK PLC/ANDARADENIYA ESTATE PRIVATE LIMITED | 606,745 | 0.64 |
10 | MR. U.G.J. CHAMINDA | 602,653 | 0.63 |
11 | DR. H.S.D. SOYSA | 598,150 | 0.63 |
12 | UNION COMMODITIES (PVT) LTD. | 584,754 | 0.62 |
13 | MR. M.H.A. KAMIL | 494,416 | 0.52 |
14 | MR. L.A. MALLAWARACHCHI | 425,000 | 0.45 |
15 | MR. P.D. JAYASINGHE | 400,000 | 0.42 |
16 | MS. J. THARSHANA | 300,000 | 0.32 |
17 | MR. A.K. WIMALARATNA | 289,088 | 0.30 |
18 | ACUITY PARTNERS (PVT) LIMITED/MR. SUBRAMANIAM VASUDEVAN | 270,000 | 0.28 |
19 | DR. S.P. JAYAWARDENA | 259,804 | 0.27 |
20 | COMMERCIAL BANK OF CEYLON PLC/S.A.GULAMHUSEIN | 219,226 | 0.23 |
NOTES | |
Public Holding | 22.24% |
Number of Shareholders represented by public holding | 2,091 |
Float adjustment market capitalization as at 31st March 2025 was Rs. 82,399,200/- | |
The Company complies with the Listing Rules 7.13.1 (a) under option 5 (Less than Rs.2.5 Bn Float Adjusted Market Capitalization which requires 20% minimum Public Holding & minimum 500 public shareholders). | |
