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Gerald Muriuki
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East African Breweries Ltd (NSE: EABL) 1H19 Earnings Note

East African Breweries Ltd (NSE: EABL) 1H19 results snapshot
East African Breweries Ltd (NSE: EABL) announced great 1H19 performance with an EPS growth of 25.1% y/y (KES 6.52 ahead of our expected KES 6.00) from a 13.0% y/y growth in revenue. Performance was positive across the key product portfolios, mainly Senator Keg which recovered (+35% y/y) from a setback in 1H18. and in Tanzania (+26% y/y in net sales) and Uganda. Gross margin improved to 46.1% from 44.8% supported by the 16% y/y growth in the higher margin spirits (+16% y/y) and improvement in consumption of premium and mainstream beers (total beer growth +12% y/y). 
Half year interim dividend has been increased 25% on the back of strong cash, offering a trailing dividend yield of 4.7%. Books closure for the dividend is slated for 22 February 2019 to be paid 11th April 2019. We expect the good numbers and the higher interim dividend to offer the price strong momentum from current levels of KES 170. 

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East African Breweries Ltd

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Genghis Capital
Genghis Capital

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Gerald Muriuki

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