20 Microns Limited — Important, 19-06-2025: Updates

20 Microns has announced a board meeting on May 23, 2025, approving the financial results for the quarter and half-year ended March 31, 2025. The Board has proposed a final dividend of Rs. 1.25 per equity share (face value Rs. 5). The company is acquiring the remaining shares to raise its stake in 20 Microns Nano Minerals Limited from 97.21% to 99.99%, making it a wholly owned subsidiary. Key board appointments include the reappointment of Mrs. Sejal R. Parikh as Whole-Time Director and the appointment of Mr. Prem Kumar Taneja as an Independent Director for five years.

Financial highlights (Standalone):

- Revenue grew to Rs. 794.92 Cr from Rs. 672.45 Cr.

- Profit before tax stood at Rs. 73.70 Cr versus Rs. 68.19 Cr previously.

- Exceptional item of Rs. 2.03 Cr related to labour claims settled.

- Profit after tax increased to Rs. 56.36 Cr from Rs. 50.15 Cr.

- Other comprehensive income added Rs. 5.90 Cr.

- Cash from operations was Rs. 26.25 Cr, with net capex of Rs. 33.02 Cr.

Consolidated financials showed:

- Revenue increased to Rs. 912.79 Cr from Rs. 777.49 Cr.

- Profit before tax rose to Rs. 82.69 Cr from Rs. 76.83 Cr.

- Profit after tax stood at Rs. 62.48 Cr versus Rs. 56.16 Cr.

- Labour claims settlement (exceptional item) of Rs. 2.03 Cr impacted results.

- Cash from operations was Rs. 31.79 Cr despite Rs. 76.68 Cr capex mostly related to acquisitions in Malaysia and investments in new subsidiaries including Sievert 20 Microns Building Materials (40% stake).

Operationally, the Group expanded via acquisition of limestone extraction and processing entities in Malaysia and ventured into construction chemicals with a 40% stake in Sievert 20 Microns. The consolidation of 20 Microns Nano Minerals as a wholly owned subsidiary will enhance strategic control and operational efficiencies. The Board’s focus remains on expanding the core micronized minerals business with selective diversification and improving capital allocation.