Press Meet Q1 2010 Performance

Performance Good financial performance under a competitive environment;

Group operating income up 7%(underlying increase of 11%) at Rs 1380 crores Group Consolidated Net Profit at Rs 46 crores whereas previous period had a loss of Rs 20 crores. EPS at Re +0.74 against Re -0.32
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Performance
Comments

Regional Performance
USA Canada EOC volumes marginally lower and costs surge Tetley Brand investment commences Strong Performance in Market Good-earth Launch

GB
South Asia

Lead market share gains achieved.

Retailer consolidation. Strong Profit performance while volumes are stressed Jaago Re success continues Investment and Growth in T!ON

EME APAC Organisation Initiatives

Tetley Middle East Launch Impact of Russia JV Forex benefit improves sales Region reorganises Additional Investment behind NPD agenda

Market Impact

Sterling / dollar weakness

Lower Fx translation
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Group Financial Review Q1

Drivers for increase in Group operating income price increases, impact of Russian acquisition improved instant coffee operations despite Adverse phasing of promotional sales in key markets. adverse fx impact of Rs 55 crores

Group Consolidated Net Profit significantly higher than PY. PY exceptional items included translation impact on surplus funds.
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Group Financial Review Q1

Profit before exceptional items impacted by increased commodity costs for the quarter (tea costs now show signs of softening) investments behind NPD. Advertising investments to support brands
EPS at Re 0.74 against a loss of Re 0.32 mainly due to the absence of translational impact on surplus funds.

Group Performance Q1 2010

Rs Crs For the 3 months ended Jun 2010/2011 Particulars Total Income Operating EBIT Profit before Exceptional Total Exceptional Items Profit before Tax Profit after Tax Group Profit Actuals 1380 112 104 (14) 91 59 45 PY 1296 151 151 (186) (36) (33) (20) Variance 84 (39) (47) 172 127 92 65
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Stand Alone Performance Q1 2010

Particulars Rs Crs For the 3 months ended Jun 2010/2011 Actuals PY Variance over PY 35 (12) (15) 2 (12) (7)
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Total Income Operating EBIT Profit before Exceptional Total Exceptional Items Profit before Tax Profit after Tax

454 52 51 51 36

419 64 65 (2) 63 43

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