IFGL Refractories clocks higher sales despite

not too favorable market scenario

 The Board of Directors of IFGL Refractories Ltd in their meeting held on 10.11.2012 considered and approved unaudited financial  results for 3 (three) / 6 (six) months ended on 30^th September, 2012. Said results on consolidated and stand-alone basis are as follows:-

                                                                                                                                    (Rs. in lacs)

	Quarter ended			Six months ended
	30/09/2012	30/09/2011	Variation (%)	30/09/2012	30/09/2011	Variation (%)
Consolidated
Total income	16,669	16,111	3.46	34,123	28,747	18.70
Profit from Ordinary activities before Tax	614	1,668	(63.19)	2,302	3,098	(25.69)
Net Profit after Minority   Interest	400	1,199	(66.64)	1,656	2,269	(27.02)
Earnings Per Share (of   Rs.10/- each) – Basic and Diluted	1.09	3.40	(67.94)	4.66	6.43	(27.53)
Stand-alone
Total income	7,425	6,854	8.33	15,169	13,033	16.40
Profit from Ordinary activities before Tax	331	634	(47.79)	1,148	1,268	(9.46)
Net Profit	210	394	(46.70)	761	874	(12.93)
Earnings Per Share (of   Rs.10/- each) – Basic and Diluted	0.55	1.07	(48.60)	2.08	2.40	(13.33)

Total Income on consolidated basis, compared to corresponding quarter of previous year is higher by Rs  558 lacs (3.46 %). Similarly on stand-alone basis Total Income is higher by Rs 571 lacs (8.33%).

Profit before Tax on consolidated and stand-alone basis for the quarter ended 30^th September, 2012 is lower by Rs 1,054 lacs (63.19%) and Rs 303 lacs (47.79%) respectively compared to corresponding quarter of previous year. Profit after Tax on consolidated and stand-alone basis are lower by Rs 799 lacs (66.64%) and Rs  184 lacs (46.70%). 

Performance of the Steel Industry during for quarter / six months ended on 30^th September, 2012 as compared to corresponding quarter / six months of previous year worsened  particularly in the Euro Zone and  Latin America. Since more than 50% of the Company’s Total Income on stand-alone basis is from exports and although Rupee has depreciated, there has been an overall increase in costs including inputs, outward freight and other selling expenses, resulting in reduced Profit before Tax.

For these reasons and also that operations of Company’s new subsidiary IFGL Exports Ltd are undergoing stabilization and performance of the Brazilian subsidiary is below expectations, Profit before Tax on consolidated basis has also reduced.

Nevertheless, measures like cost cutting, better working capital utilization etc, which are being taken, should have a positive impact and any change in the prevailing economic situation will further enhance the  overall performance of the Company and its subsidiaries.

About  IFGL Refractories:

IFGL Refractories is a leading manufacturer of specialized Refractories having manufacturing facilities in Brazil, China, Germany, India, UK and USA. Krosaki Harima Corporation (a subsidiary of Nippon Steel Corporation, Japan) is the technology provider. Equity Shares are listed both on Bombay Stock Exchange Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. For more information about IFGL Refractories, please visit www.ifglref.com