Momentum returned with clarity and purpose as Guinness Nigeria Plc closed an extended financial reporting cycle with renewed financial strength; consequently, the company delivered a performance that reflects both strategic discipline and operational reset during a defining period in its history.

Covering the eighteen months ended December 31, 2025, the audited results captured a transitional phase that followed the company’s shift to a new December year-end.

At the same time, the period marked the first complete audited cycle since the business came under the ownership of Tolaram.

Notably, the milestone also arrived shortly after the brewer commemorated seventy five years of operations in Nigeria, a legacy shaped by resilience, reinvention, and enduring consumer connection.

Against this backdrop, the company accelerated growth and strengthened profitability. Revenue surged to N730.8 billion, rising sharply from N299.5 billion recorded in the previous twelve month cycle that ended June 2024.

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At the same time, improved production efficiency and tighter cost discipline lifted gross profit significantly to N230.5 billion.

Operating profit followed the same upward trajectory, climbing to N89.3 billion as commercial execution improved and internal efficiencies deepened across the business.

Ultimately, the company returned to profitability, posting N41.2 billion in net profit after tax and reversing the N54.7 billion loss recorded in the prior financial year.

Reflecting on the outcome, Board Chairman Fabian Ajogwu explained that the results demonstrate the company’s ability to remain steady during change while continuing to execute its long term strategy with discipline.

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He noted that the Board sees the improved performance as a sign of strengthening financial stability and sustained operational momentum, particularly as the organisation builds on its decades-long presence in Nigeria.

Similarly, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Girish Sharma stated that finishing the extended reporting cycle on a strong note confirms the progress made in repositioning the business for long term sustainability.

He added that the first full reporting period after the ownership transition highlights the impact of a sharper commercial focus and stronger operational discipline.

Looking ahead, he emphasised that the company will continue to accelerate growth, strengthen a performance-driven culture, and sustain value creation across its brand portfolio.

As the new financial cycle begins, the brewer continues to focus on responsible operations, disciplined execution, and steady expansion.

Therefore, the latest performance signals not just recovery, but a deliberate repositioning designed to secure sustainable growth in an evolving market environment.