1320 · 05/08/2021 08:12:26 · Announcement #64382 · View on Saudi Exchange

Saudi Steel Pipe Co. announces its Interim Financial Results for the Period Ending on 2021-06-30 ( Six Months )

Element ListCurrent QuarterSimilar quarter for previous year%ChangePrevious Quarter% Change
Sales/Revenue 88.4858.2651.8792.08-3.909
Gross Profit (Loss) 4.83-14.97-2.35105.531
Operational Profit (Loss) -4.96-29.82-83.366-5.76-13.888
Net Profit (Loss) after Zakat and Tax -8.08-27.02-70.096-8.48-4.716
Total Comprehensive Income -8.08-27.02-70.096-8.48-4.716
All figures are in (Millions) Saudi Arabia, Riyals
Element ListCurrent PeriodSimilar period for previous year%Change
Sales/Revenue 180.55169.866.293
Gross Profit (Loss) 7.18-10.43-
Operational Profit (Loss) -10.72-46.26-76.826
Net Profit (Loss) after Zakat and Tax -16.56-44.79-63.027
Total Comprehensive Income -16.56-44.79-63.027
Total Share Holders Equity (after Deducting Minority Equity) 476.63483.27-1.373
Profit (Loss) per Share -0.33-0.89
All figures are in (Millions) Saudi Arabia, Riyals
Accumulated LossesCapitalPercentage %
77.8651015.26
All figures are in (Millions) Saudi Arabia, Riyals
Element ListExplanation
The reason of the increase (decrease) in the net profit during the current quarter compared to the same quarter of the last year is Net loss of SR (8.08) million for the second quarter of financial year 2021 (“Q2 2021”) compared to a net loss of SR (27.02) million for the second quarter of financial year 2020 (“Q2 2020”) is due to the following main reasons:

a) Gross profit amounting to SR 4.83 million in Q2 2021 compared to a gross loss of SR (14.97) million in Q2 2020, mainly as a result of higher volumes, enhanced product mix, efficiency improvement and optimization of direct structural cost.

b) Administrative expenses decreased to SR 7.99 million in Q2 2021 from SR 10.87 million in Q2 2020, mainly due to the reduction of structural cost and service indemnity cost.

c) Financial charges decreased to SR 0.83 million in Q2 2021 compared to SR 2.04 million in Q2 2020, mainly as a result of the reduction of net debt and the optimization of financing sources.

The above listed positive changes were partially offset by the share of loss in an associate company (Global Pipes Company) amounting to SR (1.89) million in Q2 2021 compared to a share of profit amounting to SR 3.58 million in Q2 2020.

The EBITDA represent earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA excludes non-recurrent charges.

SSP recorded a positive EBITDA of SR 6.37 million in Q2 2021, including non-recurring charges, compared to a negative EBITDA of SR (18.98) million in Q2 2020. Excluding non-recurrent charges, adjusted EBITDA is SR 7.86 million in Q2 2021 compared to a negative SR (13.78) million in Q2 2020.

In addition, SSP recorded a positive free cash flows of SR 18.91 million in Q2 2021, compared to 29.77 million in Q2 2020. Net debt decreased to SR 158.56 million as at the end of Q2 2021, the lowest since 2013, from SR 254.85 million as at the end of Q2 2020. This improvement reflects cash discipline measures and working capital management implemented by the company.The reason of the increase (decrease) in the net profit during the current quarter compared to the previous period of the current year is Net loss of SR (8.08) million for the second quarter of financial year 2021 (“Q2 2021”) compared to a net loss of SR (8.48) million for the first quarter of financial year 2021 (“Q1 2021”) is due to the following main reasons:

a) Gross profit increased to SR 4.83 million in Q2 2021 from SR 2.35 million in Q1 2021, mainly as a result of enhanced product mix and improved margins.

The above listed positive change was partially offset by a loss from discontinued operations amounting to SR (1.10) million in Q2 2021 compared to a profit from discontinued operations amounting to SR 1.08 million in Q1 2021.

The EBITDA represent earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA excludes non-recurrent charges.

SSP recorded a positive EBITDA of SR 6.37 million in Q2 2021, including non-recurring charges, compared to SR 5.13 million in Q1 2021. Excluding non-recurrent charges, adjusted EBITDA is SR 7.86 million in Q2 2021 compared to SR 6.78 million in Q1 2021.

In addition, SSP recorded a positive free cash flows of SR 18.91 million in Q2 2021 compared to SR 39.17 million in Q1 2021. Net debt decreased to SR 158.56 million as at the end of Q2 2021, the lowest since 2013, from SR 177.74 million as at the end of Q1 2021. This improvement reflects cash discipline measures and working capital management implemented by the company.The reason of the increase (decrease) in the net profit during the current period compared to the same period of the last year is Net loss of SR (16.56) million for the first half of financial year 2021 (“1H 2021”) compared to a net loss of SR (44.79) million for the first half of financial year 2020 (“1H 2020”) is due to the following main reasons:

a) Gross profit amounting to SR 7.18 million in 1H 2021 compared to a gross loss of SR (10.43) million in 1H 2020, mainly as a result enhanced product mix, efficiency improvement and optimization of direct structural cost.

b) Administrative expenses decreased to SR 15.08 million in 1H 2021 from SR 28.13 million in 1H 2020, mainly due to the reduction of structural costs and service indemnity costs.

c) Trade receivables impairment reversal amounting to SR 1.62 million in 1H 2021 compared to a charge of SR (1.97) million in 1H 2020.

d) Financial charges decreased to SR 2.49 million in 1H 2021 compared to SR 4.51 million in 1H 2020, mainly as a result of the reduction of net debt and the optimization of financing sources.

The above listed positive changes were partially offset by the share of loss in an associate company (Global Pipes Company) amounting to SR (4.88) in 1H 2021 million compared to a share of profit amounting to SR 3.61 million in 1H 2020.

The EBITDA represent earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA excludes non-recurrent charges.

SSP recorded a positive EBITDA of SR 11.50 million in 1H 2021, including non-recurring charges, compared to a negative EBITDA of SR (24.63) million in 1H 2020. Excluding non-recurrent charges, adjusted EBITDA is SR 14.63 million in 1H 2021 compared to a negative EBITDA of SR (9.11) million in 1H 2020.

In addition, SSP recorded a positive free cash flows of SR 58.08 million in 1H 2021 compared to a negative free cash flows of SR (5.58) million in 1H 2020. Net debt decreased to SR 158.56 million as at the end of 1H 2021, the lowest since 2013, from SR 254.85 million as at the end of 1H 2020. This improvement reflects cash discipline measures and working capital management implemented by the company.Statement of the type of external auditor's report Emphasis of matterModification, Qualification or Emphasis of a Matter as Stated within the External Auditor Opinion Without qualifying our conclusion, we draw attention to followings;

- Note 2 to the accompanying condensed consolidated interim financial statements; where the accumulated losses of TSM Arabia (the subsidiary) as of June 30, 2021 have exceeded its share capital by SR 141.6 million (December 31, 2020: SR 141.6 million). Further, as stated in note 13 to the accompanying condensed consolidated interim financial statements, during the period ended June 30, 2021, TSM Arabia has entered into a definitive asset purchase agreement for the sale of its main operating assets for a selling price of SR 36.3 million, subject to certain approvals.

- Note 15 to the accompanying condensed consolidated interim financial statements with respect to certain electronic title deeds related to the Group land plots which became inactive due to cancellation by court order which management has learned during the period ended June 30, 2021.Reclassification of Comparison Items In addition to matter defined in note 13, certain comparative figures have been reclassified, split or merged to conform with the presentation in the current period.Additional Information For further information, please see attached highlights.Attached Documents  

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