The profit after tax of Linde Pakistan Limited (formerly BOC Pakistan Limited) has increased to Rs 262.875 million in the year ended December 31, 2011 as compared to Rs 243.825 million earned in the year 2010. The company's earning per share increased to Rs 10.50 in the period under review against Rs 9.74 in the same period a year back.
The board of directors of the company in its meeting held on Monday recommended a final cash dividend for the year at Rs 5.00 per share ie 50 percent. This is in addition to the interim dividend already paid at Rs 2.00 per share ie 20 percent.
According to the financial results sent to Karachi Stock Exchange, the company's net sales increased to Rs 3.044 billion in 2011 against Rs 2.530 billion in 2010. The cost of sales increased to Rs 2.275 billion against Rs 1.843 billion. The company's profit before taxation increased to Rs 402.723 million in 2011 against Rs 375.026 million in 2010.