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Pfizer Ltd's Profit from operations before other income, finance cost and tax for the Quarter increased by 40%



Pfizer Ltd announced the results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2014.


The revenue for the quarter was `240 crore as compared to `237 crore in the same period last year.


The financial results are not strictly comparable with the same period last year as last year period includes the transition support for sales of certain animal health products. Excluding these transactions the revenues for the quarter would reflect a growth of 10%.


Profit from operations before other income, finance cost and tax reflects a growth of 40%.

The EBDITA margins have improved to 26% as compared to 19% in the same period last year.

Profit before tax for the quarter is lower by `3 crore, from `73 crore in the same period last year to `70 crore during the quarter, primarily due to lower interest income.


Contacts -


Investors:

Prajeet Nair                                                               

Pfizer Ltd                                                                   

Ph: +91-22-66932352                                               

Email: prajeet.nair@pfizer.com


Media:

Sherry Varghese                                                        

Pfizer Ltd                                                                   

Ph: +91-9619914505                                                 

Email: sherry.varghese@pfizer.com


About Pfizer Ltd:

At Pfizer, we apply science and our global resources to improve health and well-being at every stage of life. We strive to set the standard for quality, safety and value in the discovery, development and manufacturing of medicines for people. Every day, Pfizer colleagues work to advance wellness, prevention, treatments and cures that challenge the most feared diseases of our time. Consistent with our responsibility as the world's leading biopharmaceutical company, we also collaborate with health care providers, governments and local communities to support and expand access to reliable, affordable health care around the world. For more than 60 years in India, Pfizer has worked to make a difference for all who rely on us. To learn more about our commitments, please visit us at www.pfizerindia.com


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