3020 · 15/10/2014 15:51:53 · Announcement #35775 · View on Saudi Exchange

Yamama Cement Company announces the interim financial results for the period ending on 30-09-2014 (Nine Months)

Element Current quarter Similar quarter for previous year % Change current Previous quarter % Change previous
Net profit (loss)
137
148
-
207
-
Gross profit (loss)
149
154
-
199
-
Operational profit (loss)
136
141
-
183
-
All figures are in (Millions) Saudi Arabia, Riyals
Element Current period Similar period for previous year % Change
Net profit (loss)
519
693
-
Gross profit (loss)
528
716
-
Operational profit (loss)
487
677
-
Earning or loss per share, Riyals
2.56
3.42
-
All figures are in (Millions) Saudi Arabia, Riyals
Element EXPLAINATION
Reasons of increase (decrease) for quarter compared with same quarter last year The main reasons for decrease net profit :- 1-Decline in the quantity of sales driven by lower demand of cement. 2-Increase Zakat provision for current quarter compared to the same quarter in the previous year.
Reasons of increase (decrease) for period compared with same period last year The main reasons for decrease net profit:- 1-Decline in the quantity of sales driven by lower demand of cement. 2-Increase Zakat provision for current period compared to the same period in the previous year.
Reasons of increase (decrease) for quarter compared with previous quarter The main reason for decrease net profit decrease sold quantities during summer and month of Ramadan.

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