Profit after tax was flat for the six months ended 30th June 2011, not withstanding a 14% increase in the company’s sales volume compared to the same period last year.

Dividends

An interim dividend of 25% of net profit after tax has been approved by the board. This amounts to Tzs 2.473 billion or Tzs 39 per share.

Closure of share register

The Register of Members will close on 19 September 2011. The last day of trading cum-dividend will be 12 September 2011. The dividend will be paid on or about 31 October 2011.