Banks DIH records $9.8B taxed profits in 2025 as new beer canning line, rooftop restaurant on the cards this year

With the aim of expanding its production capacity, Banks DIH Limited will be installing a new beer and soft drink canning line as well as investing in the construction of a rooftop restaurant this year.

This is according to the company Chairman and Managing Director, Clifford Reis, in his annual report for the period ended September 30, 2025, which he will present to shareholders on January 31, 2026, at the Annual General Meeting.

He reported that profits before tax for Banks DIH Limited were $13.795 billion compared to $13.402 billion in 2024 – an increase of $393 million or 2.9 per cent. On the other hand, the company’s profit after tax was $9.827 billion compared to $9.609 billion, reflecting an increase of $218.0 million or 2.3 per cent.

According to Reis, the revenue generated by the local beverage giant was $47.356 billion compared to $48.844 billion in 2024.

The Chairman explained that the past year was very challenging for the company, which suffered production downtime in the first quarter at the present beer plant due to the late arrival of spares. This, he noted, also affected the annual maintenance programmes.

Despite these setbacks, however, Reis said the dedicated workforce ensured Banks DIH met its performance targets in the next three quarters of the financial year, which saw the company emerging stronger with maintenance programmes, commissioning of the No. 1 Soft Drink Plant and improved operational efficiency aimed at reducing costs and maintaining high quality standards in order to boost overall productivity by making adequate products available to consumers.

Meanwhile, the Chairman also reported on the performance of the Banks DIH Group in 2025, which saw third-party revenue to the tune of $55.259 billion compared to $55.945 billion in 2024.

The profit before tax for the group was $17.581 billion compared to $16.979 billion in 2024, an increase of $602 million or 3.55 per cent. Similarly, profit after tax for the group attributable to shareholders of the parent company increased from $10.563 billion to $10.636 billion.

Invest in long-term physical assets

According to the Chairman, the Board of Directors has recommended a dividend proposal of $3.00 per share unit, resulting in an overall cost of $2.550 billion as compared with $2.210 billion in 2024, an increase of $340 million or 15.38 per cent.

Reis noted that, “…the Group, through its Subsidiary, Banks DIH Limited, continues to invest in long-term physical assets to expand operational capacity, improve efficiency and increase profitability.”

In 2025, the company’s expenditure included the construction of new stores and retail outlets, the procurement of new equipment to enhance packaging and production, the addition of increased power capacity to support operations and the installation of a new beer plant in October, while work continues on the newly acquired 40-acre land to facilitate future expansion.

“Looking ahead, we are optimistic about the future. The beverage industry is evolving rapidly, and we are well-positioned to capitalise on emerging trends. Our robust pipeline of innovative products – GT Light Beer, R1 Ice Green Apple, Back to School Biscuits and Snack Foods – is set to meet changing consumer preferences while maintaining the high standards of quality you expect of us…”

“In the 2026 financial year, our subsidiary, Banks DIH Limited’s capital expenditure, will focus on the installation of the New Beer and Soft Drink Canning Line, the construction of a New Canning Warehouse and Offices, the construction of a Rooftop Restaurant, the No. 1 Beer Plant overhaul, expanding our distribution fleet and the acquisition of equipment across other production and utility services to enhance our production capacity,” the chairman reported.