How has been the historical performance of Infomedia Press?

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

Breakdown:
In the financial year ending March 2007, Infomedia Press reported net sales of 188.67 crore, with total operating income also at 188.67 crore. The total expenditure, excluding depreciation, was 163.75 crore, leading to an operating profit (PBDIT) of 31.67 crore. After accounting for interest expenses of 4.71 crore and depreciation of 9.04 crore, the profit before tax stood at 17.92 crore. Following a tax provision of 3.99 crore, the profit after tax was recorded at 13.92 crore. The earnings per share (EPS) for this period was 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 crore, but the net cash inflow/outflow showed a negative trend with an outflow of 67.21 crore. Overall, while the company demonstrated profitability in terms of net profit and operating margins, the cash flow dynamics indicated challenges in liquidity during this period.