Bralirwa Plc shareholders are set to receive a cash dividend of Rwf41.63 per share, pending approval at the brewer's Annual General Meeting (AGM) on June 29, following a strong financial performance in 2025.
The proposed dividend, equivalent to 100 per cent of the company’s net profit for the year, would translate into a total payout of about Rwf42.8 billion if approved by shareholders.
The dividend is higher than the Rwf35.96 per share distributed for the 2024 financial year.
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Shareholders will convene virtually on June 29 to consider and approve the 2025 financial statements, receive the auditor’s report, approve the appropriation of profit and total comprehensive income, discharge directors and auditors from liability for the 2025 financial year, appoint directors, and appoint independent auditors.
Robust growth
The proposed payout follows a year in which Bralirwa recorded robust growth, with revenue increasing by 22.1 per cent driven by higher beer and soft drink volumes as well as pricing measures aimed at offsetting inflation and the depreciation of the local currency against the euro.
The company’s operating profit rose to Rwf70.9 billion from Rwf59.4 billion in 2024 despite higher input and operating costs. Net profit and total comprehensive income increased by 15.7 per cent to Rwf42.8 billion, up from Rwf37 billion the previous year.
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Bralirwa attributed the performance to sustained consumer demand and continued execution of its pricing and product mix strategy.
"In 2025, we experienced an increase in top-line results, driven by sustained consumer demand in a favourable environment and the consistent execution of our mix and pricing strategy,” Managing Director Ethel Emma-Uche said in a recent statement.
She noted that while input costs remained elevated, the company’s operating performance benefited from continued cost management and operational efficiency initiatives.
The company said revenue growth was partly offset by a 23.6 per cent increase in cost of sales due to higher raw material and packaging costs, while selling and distribution expenses rose by 39 per cent amid increased investments in brands and higher transportation costs.
Looking ahead, Bralirwa said it remains cautious about macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainties but will continue investing in brands, innovation, commercial excellence, sustainability, talent development and digital transformation to support future growth.
If approved at the AGM, the dividend will be paid on July 15, to shareholders on the register at the close of business on May 31.