Berger Paints (Jamaica) announced earnings results for the year ended March 31, 2013. For the quarter, the company reported sales (net of discounts and rebates) of JMD 1,608,216,000 against JMD 1,540,689,000 a year ago. Profit before finance costs and taxation was JMD 47,118,000 against JMD 50,976,000 a year ago. Profit before taxation was JMD 47,091,000 against JMD 49,402,000 a year ago. Net profit was JMD 34,083,000 or 16 cents per stock against JMD 33,317,000 or 16 cents per stock a year ago. Net cash provided by operating activities was JMD 107,534,000 against JMD 19,983,000 a year ago. Acquisition of plant, property and equipment was JMD 14,446,000 against JMD 21,672,000 a year ago.

Berger Paints Jamaica Limited announced that effective May 1, 2013 Mr. Warren McDonald will be retiring from the office of Regional Managing Director- Caribbean & Chief Executive Officer/Managing Director. The company has invited Mr. McDonald to serve on the Board as an Independent Director upon retirement.

Berger Paints (Jamaica), Board Meeting, Apr 24, 2013. Agenda: To consider the payment of a dividend.