2021 Annual Report - Medical Disposables & Supplies Limited
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CHAIRMAn'S STATEMENT
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he Financial Year ended March 31, 2021, was a year of extraordinary challenges as the full impact of the Global COVID 19 Pandemic on the Jamaican Economy became evident. The continued volatility in the exchange rate of the Jamaican dollar in relation to its United States counterpart, the reduction in government expenditure and the combined effect on aggregate demand, all contributed to the economic environment which prevailed during the period under review. Notwithstanding these adverse conditions which mainly affected the first two quarters of the financial year, the Company ended the year with mixed financial results.
REVENUES recorded for the period under review was $2.42 billion a marginal reduction of $ 58.3 million or 2.4% when compared to the previous year.
GROSS PROFIT increased by $40 million or 7.1% totaling $598.9 million in 2021 compared to $558.9 million in 2020.
