Uganda Clays Limited (UCL), the leading manufacturer of quality baked clay building products has today announced that the company posted impressive results for half the year 2021 with a net profit of UGX 2.75 Bn.

UCL Managing Director, Reuben Tumwebaze said that the impressive performance is a turnaround from a loss position of UGX 1.4 Billion that was incurred in 2020 in the same period. “The significant improvement in the performance of the entity is majorly attributed to improved efficiencies in production and an increase in sales volume of 34% to UGX 17.5 Billion for the period compared to UGX13 Billion in the year 2020,” he said.

‘’Despite a challenging first half of the year, mainly from the COVID-19 pandemic that has affected the economy and many businesses, Uganda Clays Limited (UCL) demonstrated resilience, producing positive results as highlighted by the first 6 months’ performance. We have also made significant strides towards a commitment to implementing a robust strategy in the current economic environment,’’ Mr. Tumwebaze added.

During this period, UCL’s gross profit increased by 190% to UGX 7.4Billion from UGX 2.5 Billion in 2020, majorly driven by efficiencies and continued cost management measures put in place resulting in controlled production costs.

Performance highlights
 Total Revenue increased by 34% to UGX 17.5 Billion for the period compared to UGX 13 Billion in the year 2020, notably due to improved efficiencies in production and an increase in sales volume.
 Overhead costs increased by 12% to UGX 5.4 Billion from UGX 4.8 Billion driven by increased funding of company operating expenditure initiatives for the period.
 As a result, profit after tax for the period increased by 292% to UGX 2.8 Billion from a loss position of UGX 1.4 Billion in 2020.
 Total Assets increased by 13% to UGX 70.9 Billion, mainly attributable to deliberate investment in our two plants at Kajjansi and Kamonkoli.

About Uganda Clays Limited
Established in 1950, Uganda Clays Limited (UCL) is a leading manufacturer of quality baked clay
building products in Uganda and uses state-of-the-art kilns to provide building materials. The
company’s products are categorized into roofing tiles, bricks, Maxpans, quarry floor tiles, and others.
UCL operates two plants in Kajjansi and Kamonkoli (eastern Uganda) with sales outlets spread out
within the country.