Perdigao Reports All-Time Record Growth in Profits of 139.3%
February 21 2005 - 5:22PM
PR Newswire (US)
Perdigao Reports All-Time Record Growth in Profits of 139.3% SAO
PAULO, Brazil, Feb. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Perdigao
(NYSE:PDA) (BOVESPA: PRGA4 PRGA3) ended 2004 with the highest net
income ever of R$ 295.6 million. The result represents a growth of
139.3% compared to 2003, principally reflecting an excellent export
performance. Gross sales amounted to R$ 5.6 billion, 27.4% higher
than the preceding year. Net sales were up 27.7% and reached R$ 4.9
billion. During the year, exports grew 48.4% to R$ 2.7 billion.
Sales volume was 23.8% higher than for 2003 and surpassed Company
forecasts. Other factors that impacted this record performance were
improvement in product mix and prices and maintenance in domestic
market costs. Domestic market sales reached R$ 2.8 billion, 12%
more than 2003. In volume terms, sales reached 532,200 tons, 6.2%
higher than in 2003. EBITDA registered growth in the period of
54.9%, rising to R$ 593.8 million and corresponding to a margin of
12.2%. Gross profits rose 32%, amounting to R$ 1.4 billion, while
operating income before financial expenses amounted to R$ 498.3
million, an increase of 73.4%. For 2005, the Company is forecasting
9% growth in sales volume based on the tendencies in both domestic
and export markets. During the current fiscal year, Perdigao
estimates its capital expenditures at about R$ 150 million,
dedicated to the continued expansion of the Rio Verde unit, the
start on the construction of the Mineiros complex, as well as
investments in logistical and infrastructure projects and
optimization of production lines at units in the states of Santa
Catarina, Rio Grande do Sul and Parana. For further information,
please access http://www.perdigao.com.br/ri/eng Contact Edina Biava
Investor Relations Manager Perdigao Perdigao S.A. (NYSE:PDA)
(BOVESPA: PRGA4 PRGA3) is one of the largest food companies of
Latin America and one of the largest meat processors in the world,
exporting to over 100 countries. All statements contained herein
with regard to the Company's business prospects, projected results
and the potential growth of its business are mere forecasts, based
on local management expectations in relation to the Company's
future performance. Dependent as they are on market shifts and on
the overall performance of the Brazilian economy and the sector and
international markets, such estimates are subject to change.
DATASOURCE: Perdigao Contact: Investors, Edina Biava, Investor
Relations Manager, Perdigao, Web site: http://www.perdigao.com.br/
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