1212 · 28/07/2016 08:08:35 · Announcement #43360 · View on Saudi Exchange

Astra Industrial Group announces the interim financial results for the period ending on 30-06-2016 (Six Months)

Element Current quarter Similar quarter for previous year % Change current Previous quarter % Change previous
Net profit (loss)
22,181,097
20,094,913
10.38
18,153,482
22.19
Gross profit (loss)
164,733,563
162,983,730
1.07
191,536,243
-
Operational profit (loss)
5,603,912
5,494,788
1.99
20,419,647
-
All figures are in Saudi Arabia, Riyals
Element Current period Similar period for previous year % Change
Net profit (loss)
40,334,579
62,202,639
-
Gross profit (loss)
356,269,806
344,593,563
3.39
Operational profit (loss)
26,023,559
47,918,586
-
Earning or loss per share, Riyals
0.5
0.78
-
All figures are in Saudi Arabia, Riyals
Element EXPLAINATION
Reasons of increase (decrease) for quarter compared with same quarter last year Net profit increase in general due to:

a- Increase in in other income in following sectors:
1- Pharmaceuticals sector
2- Power and Steel sector
Reasons of increase (decrease) for period compared with same period last year Net profit decrease in general due to:

a- A decrease in operating income in the
Pharmaceuticals sector mainly driven by:
1- Increase in Selling and Marketing expenses
2- Increase in General and Administration expenses and Research and Development expenses

While noting that there was increase in operating income in Specialty Chemicals sector and Others.
Reasons of increase (decrease) for quarter compared with previous quarter Net profit increase in general due to:

a- Increase in in other income in following sectors:
1- Pharmaceuticals sector
2- Power and Steel sector


While noting that sales are lower in all sectors
Reclassifications in quarterly financial results Certain comparative figures for the previous period have been reclassified to be consistent with the presentation of the current period.
Other notes During the period, the Extraordinary General Assembly, in its annual meeting held on 9 Rajab 1436H (corresponding to 28 April 2015), has resolved to increase the share capital by SR 58,823,530 from the retained earnings (by issuing five bonus shares for every 63 shares held). The legal formalities have been completed. Earnings per share has been calculated for this period and comparative period of last year based on number of shares 80,000,000/-

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