How has been the historical performance of Infomedia Press?

Answer:The historical performance of Infomedia Press shows a mixed trend, particularly in the fiscal year ending March 2007.

Breakdown:
In March 2007, Infomedia Press reported net sales of 188.67 Cr, with total operating income also at 188.67 Cr. The total expenditure, excluding depreciation, was 163.75 Cr, leading to an operating profit (PBDIT) of 31.67 Cr. After accounting for interest of 4.71 Cr and depreciation of 9.04 Cr, the profit before tax stood at 17.92 Cr. Following a tax provision of 3.99 Cr, the profit after tax was recorded at 13.92 Cr, resulting in a net profit of the same amount. The earnings per share (EPS) were 4.79, with a diluted EPS of 6.59. The operating profit margin, excluding other income, was 13.21%, while the profit after tax margin was 7.38%. The cash flow from operating activities was positive at 11.53 Cr, although the net cash inflow/outflow showed a negative trend of -67.21 Cr for the same period. Overall, while the company demonstrated profitability in March 2007, subsequent years indicated a decline in profit before tax, reflecting challenges in maintaining financial stability.