| Element | Current quarter | Similar quarter for previous year | % Change current | Previous quarter | % Change previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net profit (loss) |
-
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-
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16.77
|
-
|
-
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| Gross profit (loss) |
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
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| Operational profit (loss) |
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
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| All figures are in (Millions) Saudi Arabia, Riyals | |||||
| Element | Current period | Similar period for previous year | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net profit (loss) |
-
|
-
|
11.29 |
| Gross profit (loss) |
-
|
70.38
|
- |
| Operational profit (loss) |
-
|
-
|
- |
| Earning or loss per share, Riyals |
-
|
-
|
- |
| All figures are in (Millions) Saudi Arabia, Riyals | |||
| Element | EXPLAINATION |
|---|---|
| Reasons of increase (decrease) for quarter compared with same quarter last year | lower finance charges and foreign currency measurement gain, offset by lower equity share of profit from associates. |
| Reasons of increase (decrease) for period compared with same period last year | lower financial charges and decrease in provisions for doubtful debts, offset by lower volume, lower margins and lower equity share of profit from associates. |
| Reasons of increase (decrease) for quarter compared with previous quarter | lower margin, offset by high equity share of profit from associates. |
| External auditor's report containing reservation | The accompanying interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis. The Group incurred a net loss of SR 203.26 million for the Twelve-month period ended September 31, 2014 and, as of the date, the Groups current liabilities exceeded its current assets by SR 720.87 million, breached its loan covenants and is in the process of restructuring its bank loans. These conditions indicate the existence of an uncertainty that may cast doubt about the Groups ability to continue as a going concern. The management has disclosed the facts in note 11(Financial Restructuring) that says The Group has engaged internationally renowned institutions of financial advisors, to restructure the financial requirements for the group. A comprehensive plan which proposes a long term feasible financial structure for the group with additional working capital financing, including a capital increase, which will help stabilize, and strengthen the on-going operations, has been presented to its lenders. The Group has reached agreement with certain lenders on its facilities , and continues to work closely with the remaining lenders in reaching agreement on its financial structure , and expects to finalize the restructuring plan with all its lenders by the end of March 2015. Regarding the Transactions carried out with related parties during the twelve months of the year 2014 are as follows: A- Contract with Xeca, an associate company, amounting to SR 6.74 million for the IT services and SAP implementation B- Purchase contract for aluminum from an associate company, Midal Cables, amounting to SR 6.86 million. C- Shared Expenses at cost, paid to Xenel, amounting to SR 2.87 million, these are expenses incurred by Xenel on behalf of Saudi Cable Company, pertaining to fees for consultants/advisors and other business expenses. |
| Reclassifications in quarterly financial results | Certain figures for 2013 have been reclassified to conform to the presentation of 2014. |
| Other notes | i)The Group incurred a net loss of SR 203.26 million for the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2014 and, as of that date, the Group current liabilities exceeded its current assets by SR 720.87 million. The management prepared forecasts that predict profitable results in 2015 financial year and onwards which is dependent upon restructuring of loans and growing the business. The restructuring of the loans has not been finalized up to date of this review report. The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that may arise from the possible impairment of non-current assets.ii)The Group recognized goodwill of SR 86.56 million when it acquired 79% of the share capital of Elimson Salt Cihazlari ve (theSubsidiary) in 2009. Since acquisition the Subsidiary has been incurring losses at the operating and net results level. The past performance of the Subsidiary indicates uncertainty regarding the realization of goodwill. The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that may arise from the possible impairment of goodwill. |
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